Meaning & use
procession
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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