What is another word for religious ceremony?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs sˈɛɹɪmənɪ] (IPA)

Religious ceremonies are an integral part of most cultures across the world. They can denote celebrations, rituals, or traditions that are considered sacred by a particular group of people. Religious ceremonies can be encompassed by various synonyms, depending on their status and purpose. Some synonyms for the term religious ceremony are spiritual rite, divine service, worship service, liturgical celebration, sacrament, and ritual observance. These synonyms are often used interchangeably, but each has its specific meaning. For example, sacraments refer to specific religious rites, while liturgical celebrations are reserved for churches that follow formal rituals and procedures. Whatever the synonym, such ceremonies hold great significance to those who participate, as they are considered to be a connection to the divine.

What are the hypernyms for Religious ceremony?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Religious ceremony?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for religious ceremony (as nouns)

Famous quotes with Religious ceremony

  • There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand the relation between man and woman was regarded as in itself mysterious and holy.
    Charles Eastman
  • The notion of religious liberty is that you cannot be forced to participate in a religious ceremony that's not of your choosing simply because you're out-voted.
    Ira Glasser
  • Not every religion has to have St. Augustine's attitude to sex. Why even in our culture marriages are celebrated in a church, everyone present knows what is going to happen that night, but that doesn't prevent it being a religious ceremony.
    Ludwig Wittgenstein
  • A legal or religious ceremony by which two persons of the opposite sex solemnly agree to harass and spy on each other... until death do them join.
    Elbert Hubbard

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