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Definition paraphernalia in American English

paraphernalia noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌperəfərˈneɪljə/
2

things that are connected with an event or an institution but are not really essential

Example

It will be a full state visit with all the usual paraphernalia.

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Definition paraphernalia in American English