PROCESSION


Meaning of PROCESSION in English

■ noun

1》 a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.

↘the action of moving in such a way.

↘a relentless succession of people or things.

2》 Theology the emanation of the Holy Spirit.

Origin

OE, via OFr. from L. processio(n-) , from procedere (see proceed ).

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