What does Procession mean?
Definitions for Procession
prəˈsɛʃ ənpro·ces·sion
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Princeton's WordNet
emanation, rise, processionnoun
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
"the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son"
processionnoun
the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation
"processions were forbidden"
progress, progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motionnoun
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Wiktionary
processionnoun
The act of progressing or proceeding
processionnoun
A group of people or things moving along in an orderly manner, especially if doing so slowly and formally
processionnoun
A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time)
processionverb
To take part in a procession
processionverb
To honour with a procession
Etymology: From processioun, from pourciession, from processio, from procedere, past participle processus; see proceed.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
PROCESSIONnoun
A train marching in ceremonious solemnity.
Etymology: procession, Fr. processio, Lat.
If there be cause for the church to go forth in solemn procession, his whole family have such business come upon them, that no one can be spared. Richard Hooker.
Him all his train
Follow’d in bright procession. John Milton.’Tis the procession of a funeral vow,
Which cruel laws to Indian wives allow. Dryden.The priests, Potitius at their head,
In skins of beasts involv’d, the long procession led. Dryden.When this vast congregation was formed into a regular procession to attend the ark of the covenant, the king marched at the head of his people, with hymns and dances. Addison.
It is to be hoped, that the persons of wealth, who made their procession through the members of these new erected seminaries, will contribute to their maintenance. Addison.
The Ethiopians held an annual sacrifice of twelve days to the Gods; all that time they carried their images in procession, and placed them at their festivals. William Broome.
To Processionverb
To go in procession. A low word.
Etymology: from the noun.
Wikipedia
Procession
A procession is an organized body of people walking in a formal or ceremonial manner.
ChatGPT
procession
A procession is a formal, organized, usually ceremonial movement of people or vehicles in a line, often as part of a public event or celebration. It can also refer to the act of moving in an orderly, often ceremonial manner.
Webster Dictionary
Processionnoun
the act of proceeding, moving on, advancing, or issuing; regular, orderly, or ceremonious progress; continuous course
Processionnoun
that which is moving onward in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a ceremonious train; a retinue; as, a procession of mourners; the Lord Mayor's procession
Processionnoun
an orderly and ceremonial progress of persons, either from the sacristy to the choir, or from the choir around the church, within or without
Processionnoun
an old term for litanies which were said in procession and not kneeling
Processionverb
to ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of, as lands
Processionverb
to march in procession
Processionverb
to honor with a procession
Etymology: [F., fr. L. processio. See Proceed.]
Wikidata
Procession
A procession is an organized body of people walking in a formal or ceremonial manner.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Procession
prō-sesh′un, n. the act of proceeding: a train of persons in a formal march.—adj. Proces′sional, pertaining to a procession: consisting in a procession.—n. a book of the processions of the Romish Church: a hymn sung during a procession, esp. of clergy in a church.—n. Proces′sionalist.—adj. Proces′sionary.—ns. Proces′sioner (U.S.), a county officer in Tennessee and North Carolina whose duty it is to survey lands; Proces′sioning (U.S.), periodical survey and inspection of boundaries.—Procession of the Holy Ghost (theol.), the emanation of the Holy Spirit from the Father (single procession), or from the Father and Son (double procession). [Fr.,—L.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
procession
A march in official order. At a naval or military funeral, the officers are classed according to seniority, the chiefs last.
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Anagrams for Procession »
scorpiones
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Procession in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Procession in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of Procession in a Sentence
No one informed police the procession would be held.
Mourners chant slogans against the U.S. during the funeral of Qassem Soleimani, and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, in the shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala, Iraq, Baghdad Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. ( AP) In addition to threatening the U.S. with a possible attack, Abuhamzehs remarks that the targets had been previously identified by Iran seemed to confirm the State Departments statement regarding the motivation behind the airstrike. His comments come after it U.S. defense officials told Fox News that more than 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Divisions 1st Brigade Combat Team would be deployed to Kuwait. Irans top shadow commander, as Qassem Soleimani was known, was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more. According to State Departments, the airstrike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans. Mourners step over a U.S. flags with pictures of President Trump while waiting for the funeral of Iran's top general Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, in Baghdad, Iraq, Baghdad Saturday( AP) SOLEIMANI FUNERAL PROCESSION IN BAGHDAD DRAWS THOUSANDS OF MOURNERS CHANTING AMERICA IS Qassem Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region, the United States will continue to take all necessary action to protect our people and our interests wherever they are around the world. Mourners gathering in the streets of Baghdad Saturday for Qassem Soleimani funeral procession. Dressed in black military fatigues, the mostly male-dominated group carried Iraqi flags and the flags of Iran-backed militias that are fiercely loyal to Qassem Soleimani. In this image made from a video, mourners gather for a funeral procession for Gen. Qassem Soleimani, in Baghdad Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. ( PMF Media Office via AP) They were heard chanting.
The couple are delighted to announce an opportunity for 1,200 people from across the United Kingdom to be invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle to share the experience of their special day, the attendees will view the arrival of the congregation and Members of the Royal Family, listen to a live broadcast of the Marriage Service and watch as the Bride and Groom depart St. George’s Chapel at the end of the ceremony. The newly married couple will then undertake a short carriage procession through part of Windsor High Street. The carriage will process through the grounds of Windsor Castle, departing via Castle Hill to proceed along part of the High Street before returning to the Castle via Cambridge Gate.
Nobody had ever instructed him that a slave-ship, with a procession of expectant sharks in its wake, is a missionary institution, by which closely-packed heathen are brought over to enjoy the light of the Gospel.
Because King Mongkut was a monk, he ordered that the procession should visit important Buddhist temples so the new monarch can provide alms to monks.
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- موكبArabic
- processióCatalan, Valencian
- Umzug, ProzessionGerman
- λιτανεία, περιφορά, πομπή, ακολουθίαGreek
- procesiónSpanish
- صفوفPersian
- kulkueFinnish
- skrúðgonga, skreytgongaFaroese
- cortège, processionFrench
- թափոր, երթArmenian
- corteoItalian
- 行列Japanese
- processie, stoetDutch
- процессия, шествие, вереницаRussian
- povorka, obrada, поворкаSerbo-Croatian
- ஊர்வலம்Tamil
- جلوسUrdu
- quá trìnhVietnamese
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