Meaning & use

procession

noun·Academic

A group of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly line, often as part of a ceremony.

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A long procession of mourners followed the coffin through the streets.

The wedding procession moved slowly down the aisle to soft music.

A note on using this word

Procession often implies a formal or ceremonial context, unlike a parade, which can be more festive.

Words with a similar meaning

paradecortege

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