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procession

Syllabification: (pro·ces·sion)
Pronunciation: /prəˈseSHən/
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Definition of procession

noun

  • 1a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival:a funeral procession
  • the action of moving forward as part of a ceremony:the fully robed civic dignitaries walk in procession
  • a relentless succession of people or things:his path was paved by a procession of industry executives
  • 2 Theology the emanation of the Holy Spirit.

Origin:

late Old English, via Old French from Latin processio(n-), from procedere 'move forward' (see proceed)

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