ceremony

noun

An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

(uncountable) A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks; formality.

(uncountable) Show of magnificence, display, ostentation.

(obsolete) An accessory or object associated with a ritual.

(obsolete) An omen or portent.

Roots

caerimoniaceremon- · Latin · sacred rite

Synonyms for ceremony

ceremonialadj solemnizationn ritesn observancen ritualadj celebrationn ceremoniousnessn commemorationn inaugurationn solemnityn

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The word ceremony breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root ceremon-, from Latin caerimonia (“sacred rite”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.