Meaning of procession in English

1. Pronunciation

   /prəˈsɛʃən/

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1. Noun

   procession

   Etymology

   late Old English, via Old French from Latin processio(n-), from procedere‘move forward’ (see proceed)

   Definitions

   1. (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

   Examples

   • « the emanation of the Holy Spirit »
   • « the rising of the Holy Ghost »
   • « the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son »
2. 2. the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation

   Examples

   • « processions were forbidden »
3. 3. the act of moving forward toward a goal