processionist
Definition
Noun:
- A "processionist" is a person who takes part in a procession, such as a religious, ceremonial, or festive march.
- (From the reference definition: "a person who walks in a procession, follows a procession, or parades.")
Usage Examples
- (A participant in a religious march.)
- (People marching in a festive event.)
- (An individual taking part in a ceremonial line.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be a processionist at heart": to enjoy or habitually participate in processions.
- She is a true processionist at heart, always joining every local parade. (She loves marching in processions.)
- "processionist's route": the predetermined path followed by those in a procession.
- The processionist's route wound through the old town square. (The path taken by the marchers.)
Variants and Related Words
- Procession (noun): a line of people or vehicles moving slowly as part of a ceremony or demonstration.
- The funeral procession moved slowly through the streets. (A ceremonial line of vehicles.)
- Processional (adjective/noun): relating to a procession; a piece of music played during a procession.
- The processional music began as the bride entered. (Music for a ceremonial march.)
- Processionary (adjective): of or relating to a procession.
- The processionary route was lined with spectators. (The path used for marching.)
Synonyms
- Marcher: a person who walks in an organized group, especially for a protest or parade.
- Parader: someone who takes part in a parade or formal march.
- Processional participant: a formal term for a person in a procession.
Related Idioms
- "to join the procession": to become part of a formal line or march.
- He decided to join the procession after the ceremony started. (He began walking with the group.)
- "to lead the procession": to be at the front of a marching line.
- The grand marshal led the procession through the main gate. (The first person in the march.)