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Definition vigil in British English

vigil noun

[countable] noun
/ˈvɪdʒɪl/
1

a period of time, especially at night, when you stay in a place to wait for something or to give your support to someone

Example

Bill kept a constant vigil by his wife's bed during her illness.

Example

About 50 people held a candlelight vigil outside the prison.

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2

a period of time at night when you stay awake to pray

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Definition vigil in British English