Pageantry: meaning, definitions and examples

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pageantry

 

[ ˈpeɪdʒəntri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public display

Pageantry refers to elaborate or showy activities or display, often involving a series of performances or events designed to showcase tradition, culture, or celebration. This could involve parades, exhibitions, or festivals where costumes, music, and ceremonial elements are combined to create an impressive spectacle. Pageantry is typically characterized by its visual appeal and theatricality, often used in contexts such as weddings, state events, or cultural festivals.

Synonyms

ceremony, display, exhibition, show, spectacle

Examples of usage

  • The pageantry of the royal wedding captivated millions.
  • Local festivals often include vibrant pageantry.
  • The pageantry of the annual parade drew large crowds.

Translations

Translations of the word "pageantry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espetáculo

🇮🇳 पृष्ठभूमि

🇩🇪 Pomp

🇮🇩 keanggunan

🇺🇦 показ

🇵🇱 wystawność

🇯🇵 華やかさ

🇫🇷 spectacle

🇪🇸 espectáculo

🇹🇷 şatafat

🇰🇷 장관

🇸🇦 عرض

🇨🇿 pompéznost

🇸🇰 slávnosť

🇨🇳 华丽

🇸🇮 razkošje

🇮🇸 glæsileiki

🇰🇿 салтанат

🇬🇪 შედგომა

🇦🇿 şatafat

🇲🇽 espectáculo

Etymology

The word 'pageantry' originates from the Middle English term 'pagentree', which itself derives from the Old French 'paguin', meaning a play or pageant. This word can be traced back to the Latin 'pāgina', which referred to a page or stanza of a poem, further linking to 'paginare', meaning to arrange in pages. Originally, pageantry was closely associated with grand historical or religious ceremonies and displays, often used in reference to the ostentatious costumes and settings used during feasts and celebrations. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of public spectacle and entertainment, retaining its strong ties to visual richness and ceremonial importance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,570, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.