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rite

English → English

noun//raɪt//

(tradition) Rite: a traditional ceremony, especially a religious one, performed according to a fixed set of rules

The 'rite of passage' is a ceremony that marks an individual's transition from childhood to adulthood.

(English) The 'rite of passage' is a ceremony that marks an individual's transition from childhood to adulthood.

In many cultures, burial rites are performed with great solemnity to honor the memory of the deceased.

(English) In many cultures, burial rites are performed with great solemnity to honor the memory of the deceased.

Entry ID: en:en:rite · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary