ceremonies

cer-e-mo-nies · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of ceremony; formal events marking special occasions.

  2. 2.

    Formal acts or series of acts prescribed by ritual or custom.

  3. 3.

    Formal politeness or etiquette.

Related words

See also: celebration, ceremony, ritual, tradition
Synonyms: formalities, observances, rites, rituals

Etymology

From Latin "caerimonia" meaning religious worship, sanctity.