CEREMONIAL


Meaning of CEREMONIAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ serɪmoʊniəl ]

1.

Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony.

He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions...

Feathers of various kinds are used by Native Americans for ceremonial purposes.

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

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.

ADJ

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