English noun: pageantry | |||
1. | pageantry (event) a rich and spectacular ceremony | ||
Synonyms | pageant | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance | ||
2. | pageantry (act) an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes | ||
Synonyms | pageant | ||
Broader (hypernym) | representation | ||