Cortege: meaning, definitions and examples
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cortege
[ kɔːˈtɛʒ ]
formal event
A cortege is a formal procession, especially at a funeral.
Synonyms
parade, procession, processional
Examples of usage
- The cortege slowly made its way through the town to the cemetery.
- The royal cortege included members of the royal family and dignitaries.
Translations
Translations of the word "cortege" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cortejo
🇮🇳 मंडली
🇩🇪 Gefolge
🇮🇩 iringan
🇺🇦 кортеж
🇵🇱 korteż
🇯🇵 行列
🇫🇷 cortège
🇪🇸 cortejo
🇹🇷 kortej
🇰🇷 행렬
🇸🇦 موكب
🇨🇿 průvod
🇸🇰 sprievod
🇨🇳 队伍
🇸🇮 spremljevalna skupina
🇮🇸 fylking
🇰🇿 шеру
🇬🇪 კორტეჟი
🇦🇿 kortec
🇲🇽 cortejo
Word origin
The word 'cortege' originated from the French word 'cortège', which in turn came from the Italian 'cortege', meaning 'retinue' or 'train'. The term has been in use since the 15th century to refer to a ceremonial procession or train of attendants.