procession:
noun
pronunciation: /prəˈsɛʃ(ə)n/
1. a formalized and orderly movement of people or vehicles, typically in a ceremonial or religious context.
2. an organized procession of individuals or groups moving in a regular, orderly manner, usually as part of a public event, celebration, or religious ritual.
3. a line or series of individuals or things moving forward or progressing in an orderly and formal manner.
4. a solemn and majestic march, often accompanied by music, undertaken by participants on a special occasion, such as a parade, inauguration, religious rite, or funeral. The participants in a procession usually move in a specific order, following a predetermined route, and often wearing special attire or uniforms that symbolize their roles or affiliations.
5. in a religious context, a formal ceremony involving the movement of clergy, worshipers, or religious symbols within a sacred space, such as during a religious service, liturgical commemoration, or ritual observance. Processions in religious rites often hold symbolic meaning and represent a spiritual journey or pilgrimage.
Overall, a procession is a public display or movement of people, vehicles, or objects that often holds ceremonial, religious, cultural, or symbolic significance. It can involve a structured and ordered march, typically following a predetermined route or arrangement, and is often accompanied by music, pageantry, or specific rituals.
