noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The performance of a ceremony (in an appropriate and solemn manner), such as performing a marriage. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

accommodationadjustmentanniversaryarrangementcelebrationcelebration

Etymology

From solemn + -ization.

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