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cortege

 

[ kɔːˈtɛʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,034 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.