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English noun: rite | |||
| 1. | rite (act) an established ceremony prescribed by a religion | ||
| Samples | The rite of baptism. | ||
| Synonyms | religious rite | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | religious ceremony, religious ritual | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | circumcision, last rites, liturgy, office, orgy, vigil, watch | ||
| 2. | rite (act) any customary observance or practice | ||
| Synonyms | ritual | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | custom, usage, usance | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | betrothal, espousal, marriage, marriage ceremony, rite of passage, wedding | ||
| Part holonym | ceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing | ||
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