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Rarerite of passage
The correct spelling is rite of passage.
How to pronounce rite of passage
noun
Say it like: Rit-e o-f p-ass-aje
The correct spelling is rite of passage. A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a transition in a person’s life. Baptisms, bar mitzvahs, weddings and funerals are among the best known e… For example: "After John officially attained his majority, Robert bought him his first legal beer. This is a common American rite of passage."
Usage Examples
“After John officially attained his majority, Robert bought him his first legal beer. This is a common American rite of passage.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a transition in a person’s life. Baptisms, bar mitzvahs, weddings and funerals are among the best known examples.
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