English · Word Candidate

procession

/pɹəˈsɛʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: processions · processioning · processioned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of progressing or proceeding.

Noun

From whence it came to pass in the primitive times , that the Latin fathers taught expressly the procession of the Spirit from the Father and the Son

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.

Noun

a procession of mourners

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To take part in a procession.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To honour with a procession.

VerbRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “procession” mean?

The act of progressing or proceeding.

Is “procession” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.