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[ Pronunciation

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[ Noun

ceremony (plural ceremonies)

1. A ritual with religious significance.
2. An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
3. Formal socially-established behaviour often in relation to people of different ranks.

[ Derived terms

• ceremonial
• ceremonially

[ Translations