Cortege
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɔɹˈtɛʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cortege is a noun meaning A ceremonial procession, especially for a wedding or funeral or following a monarch.
Meaning
A ceremonial procession, especially for a wedding or funeral or following a monarch.
Example Sentences
Upon the morrow after their marriage, the bride and bridegroom perambulate the streets, followed by a numerous cortege, the guests at the wedding festival, two and two
Word Forms
- corteges
Synonyms for cortege
Depending on context, synonyms include entourage, gang, group, followership, posse, retinue.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suite, retinue, entourage, unornamental, catafalque, ceque.
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