rite

noun/raɪt/

Frequency rank: #6,610 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A formal ceremony or ritual, especially one that is traditional or religious.

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Example sentence

The coming-of-age rite is celebrated with great joy in many cultures.

Synonyms & related words

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