rites
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B2
/raɪts/
(rite)
ceremonial act
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rite' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ritus', where 'ritus' meant 'religious observance or ceremony'.
Historical Evolution
'ritus' transformed into the Old French word 'rite', and eventually became the modern English word 'rite'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'religious observance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ceremonial act'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
ceremonial acts or procedures prescribed by tradition or by sacerdotal decree.
The rites of passage are important in many cultures.
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