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procession

[/prəˈseʃən/]
nounfemininepl: processions
procissão
1. A formal and ceremonial journey or march of people, typically in an organized group moving in a particular direction
The wedding procession walked slowly down the aisle.
A procissão nupcial caminhou lentamente pelo corredor.
2. A succession or series of people or things moving forward in an orderly manner
A procession of cars lined up at the traffic light.
Uma procissão de carros se alinhou no sinal de trânsito.
3. A religious or ceremonial parade, often with religious significance
The religious procession took place during Holy Week.
A procissão religiosa ocorreu durante a Semana Santa.
Synonyms
parademarchceremonycortegecavalcade
Antonyms
disorderchaosdisbandment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procissão
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
procissão
Common in religious and Carnival contexts
São Paulo
procissão
Standard usage, also used in traffic contexts informally
Portugal
procissão
Standard term, particularly used in religious contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in procession - em procissão (moving in an organized group)
funeral procession - cortejo fúnebre (procissão funerária)
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