Synonyms and antonyms of General words for ceremonies in British Thesaurus

ceremonial (noun)

all the activities and traditions relating to a particular ceremony

ceremony (noun)

a formal public event with special traditions, actions, or words

commemoration (noun)

something intended to honour and remember an important person or event

commencement (noun)

American a graduation ceremony

communicator (noun)

someone who expresses thoughts, feelings, or information to another person, for example by speaking or writing

convocation (noun)

education in some universities, especially in the US, an official ceremony at which university students receive their degrees

dedication (noun)

an official ceremony at which a new building is given a special connection with a particular person as a sign of admiration or respect for them

graduation (noun)

education a ceremony at which you are given a degree or other qualification

induction (noun)

the process or formal act of accepting someone into a group or job

initiation (noun)

a process or ceremony in which someone becomes a member of an organization or group

installation (noun)

formal an official ceremony in which someone is put in an important job or position

investiture (noun)

formal a public ceremony in which someone is given an official title

march-past (noun)

a ceremony in which an important person stands and watches soldiers marching past them

observance (noun)

a part of a religious or official ceremony

parade (noun)

a public celebration in which a large group of soldiers march together, or an official ceremony in which soldiers march or stand in rows

pomp (noun)

formal ceremony, especially involving expensive clothes, special traditions etc

pow-wow (noun)

a traditional Native American ceremony

presentation (noun)

a ceremony at which something such as a prize is given to someone

presentation (noun)

the process of giving something such as a prize to someone at a ceremony

review (noun)

an official ceremony when an important person visits a group of soldiers, sailors etc

rite of passage (noun)

a ceremony or event that marks an important stage in someone’s life, for example becoming an adult

ritual (noun)

a formal ceremony

salute (noun)

a ceremony or public event in honour of an important person

solemnities (noun)

ceremonies that are held to celebrate a serious and important occasion

swearing-in (noun)

an official ceremony in which someone beginning an important job formally promises to do their duty

testimonial (noun)

an event that is organized as a formal way of thanking someone for their work

unveiling (noun)

the act of removing the cover from something such as a statue as part of an official ceremony, or the ceremony itself