Meaning & use

Chanting

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Singing or reciting words repeatedly in a rhythmic, often monotone way, typically in a group.

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The monks were chanting softly in the candlelit chapel.

Fans stood chanting the team's name in unison.

A note on using this word

Chanting appears across many traditions, from Gregorian chant in Christian liturgy to protest chants at rallies, showing its broad ritual and social uses.

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