English dictionary
procession
/pr/@/'s/E//S//@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
ExamplesThe doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation
ExamplesProcessions were forbidden.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Antonyms retreatSource: WordNet 3.0
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The act of proceeding, moving on, advancing, or issuing; regular, orderly, or ceremonious progress; continuous course.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of, as lands.
Source: webster1913
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To march in procession.
Source: webster1913
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To honor with a procession.
Source: webster1913