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| 1. | [ noun ] the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation | |
| Examples: | "processions were forbidden" |
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| Related terms: | collection group_action parade march caravan cavalcade convoy recession cortege motorcade | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost | |
| Synonyms: | rise emanation | |
| Examples: | "the emanation of the Holy Spirit" "the rising of the Holy Ghost" "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son" |
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| Related terms: | origin theology | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of moving forward toward a goal | |
| Synonyms: | progress progression advance forward_motion onward_motion advancement | |
| Related terms: | motion career march leapfrog plain_sailing push advance proceed progress advance | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (transportation) the action of a body of people proceeding in a regular formation | |
| Examples: | "processions were forbidden" |
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| Related terms: | travel | |
| Similar spelling: |
processional precession process processing precision precess progestin processor processed preseason progesterone preciosity |
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