Cortege

usgb/kɔːrˈteʒ/
noun

A line of people or cars moving slowly as part of a ceremony, often a funeral.

The funeral cortege moved slowly through the streets of the town.
Visual representation of "cortege" - A line of people or cars moving slowly as part of a ceremony, often a funeral.

Often appears as...

  • funeral cortege
  • cortege moved
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Ceremonial Respect

Cortege often implies respect in a formal ceremony, like honoring someone's life at a funeral.

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Spectators bowed their heads as the cortege passed.
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Slow Movement

In a cortege, people or vehicles move slowly, signifying solemnity or significance.

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Traffic stopped to allow the cortege to proceed at a measured pace.
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Cultural Variance

The formality and structure of a cortege can vary widely across different cultures.

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In her homeland, the cortege was a vibrant, musical procession.
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