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   Cer·e·mo·ni·al

   /ˌserəˈmōnēəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or used for formal events of a religious or public nature: "ceremonial robes"
   • 2. (of a position or role) involving only nominal authority or power: "originally a ceremonial post, it is now a position with executive power"

   noun

   • 1. the system of rules and procedures to be observed at a formal or religious occasion: "the procedure was conducted with all due ceremonial"
   • ▪ a rite or ceremony: "a ceremonial called the ghost dance"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin caerimonialis, from Latin caerimonia ‘religious worship’ (see ceremony).

   Derivatives

   • 1. ceremonialism noun
   • 2. ceremonialist noun
   • 3. ceremonially adverb

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   What does ceremonial mean?

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   What is a ceremonial post?

   • relating to or used in a ceremony The post of mayor is largely ceremonial (= there are no real duties, only ceremonies to attend). Want to learn more? Definition of ceremonial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   • A position, function, or event that is ceremonial is considered to be representative of an institution, but has very little authority or influence . Up to now the post of president has been largely ceremonial. Ceremonial consists of all the impressive things that are done, said, and worn on very formal occasions. ...papal ceremonial.

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   noun. a system of ceremonies, rites, or formalities prescribed for or observed on any particular occasion; a rite. Synonyms: liturgy, ritual. Roman Catholic Church. the order for rites and ceremonies. a book containing it. formal behavior found at, or appropriate to, a certain occasion: the ceremonial of a state banquet. ceremonial.

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   adjective. marked by pomp or ceremony or formality. “a ceremonial occasion”. “ ceremonial garb”. synonyms: formal. being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress) noun. a formal event performed on a special occasion.

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