I. cer ‧ e ‧ mo ‧ ni ‧ al 1 /ˌserəˈməʊniəl◂, ˌserɪˈməʊniəl◂ $ -ˈmoʊ-/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . [usually before noun] used in a ceremony or done as part of a ceremony:
the Mayor’s ceremonial duties
Native American ceremonial robes
2 . if a position in a country or organization is ceremonial, it gives no real power:
the largely ceremonial post of President
II. ceremonial 2 BrE AmE noun [uncountable and countable]
a special ceremony, or special formal actions:
an occasion for public ceremonial