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procession

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɾusiˈsɐ̃w̃/pro·cis·são

Definition

1

A religious or solemn parade in which participants walk in a line, usually with images, symbols, or songs.

Usage examples

The Corpus Christi procession goes through the streets decorated with flower carpets.
Many faithful participated in the procession in honor of the patron saint.

Common combinations

religious processionfuneral processionjoin the processionhead of the procession

Idiomatic expressions

  • be the last wagon in the procession (to be the last or least important)