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    cer·e·mo·ni·al
    [ˌserəˈmōnēəl]
    adjective
    ceremonial (adjective)
    1. relating to or used for formal events of a religious or public nature:
      "ceremonial robes" · "the solemn, ceremonial air of a procession of monks" · "presented at ceremonial occasions"
    2. (of a position or role) involving only nominal authority or power:
      "originally a ceremonial post, it is now a position with executive power"
    noun
    ceremonial (noun) · ceremonials (plural noun)
    1. the system of rules and procedures to be observed at a formal or religious occasion:
      "the procedure was conducted with all due ceremonial"
      • a rite or ceremony:
        "a ceremonial called the ghost dance"
    Origin
    late Middle English: from late Latin caerimonialis, from Latin caerimonia ‘religious worship’ (see ceremony).
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    adjective
    1. relating to or used for formal events of a religious or public nature:
      formal
      official
      state
      public
      ritual
      ritualistic
      prescribed
      set
      stately
      courtly
      solemn
      dignified
      celebratory
      sacramental
      liturgical
      Opposite:
      informal
      unofficial
    2. (of a position or role) involving only nominal authority or power:
      titular
      formal
      official
      theoretical
      purported
      supposed
      ostensible
      self-styled
      so-called
      would-be
      in name/title only
      Opposite:
      real
    noun
    1. the system of rules and procedures to be observed at a formal or religious occasion:
      custom
      usage
      practice
      tradition
      way
      habit
      norm
      rule
      code
      canon
      punctilio
      conventionality
      propriety
      etiquette
      protocol
      formality
      praxis
      mores
      accepted behavior
      moeurs
     
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    What does ceremonial mean?
    The meaning of CEREMONIAL is marked by, involved in, or belonging to ceremony : stressing careful attention to form and detail. How to use ceremonial in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ceremonial.

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    What is a synonym for ceremonial?
    Some common synonyms of ceremonial are ceremonious, conventional, and formal. While all these words mean "marked by attention to or adhering strictly to prescribed forms," ceremonial and ceremonious both imply strict attention to what is prescribed by custom or by ritual, but ceremonial applies to things that are associated with ceremonies.

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    What does ceremonial rites mean?
    A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual. Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal. Etymology: from ceremony. 1. Relating to ceremony, or outward rite. To speak the ceremonial rites of marriage? William Shakespeare, Taming of the Shrew.

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    Is a wedding a ceremonial event?
    When an occasion is extremely formal and full of rituals, you can call it ceremonial. Your cousin's fancy wedding and your friend's bar mitzvah are both ceremonial events. The ritual of a new queen being crowned is ceremonial, with its pomp and formality.

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    What is a ceremonial position?
    A position, function, or event that is ceremonial is considered to be representative of an institution, but has very little authority or influence. Up to now the post of president has been largely ceremonial. Ceremonial consists of all the impressive things that are done, said, and worn on very formal occasions. ...papal ceremonial.

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    What is the difference between conventional and ceremonial?
    While the synonyms conventional and ceremonial are close in meaning, conventional implies accord with general custom and usage and may suggest a stodgy lack of originality or independence. When could formal be used to replace ceremonial? In some situations, the words formal and ceremonial are roughly equivalent.

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