rite#1 (n)
religious rite (n)

n01029406

type n
lex_filenum 04
def an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
examples the rite of baptism
Outgoing links
Hypernym religious ceremony, religious ritual
Derivationally related form rite → ritual
Hyponym vigil, watch; last rites; orgy; circumcision; liturgy; office
Incoming links
Derivationally related form ritual → rite
Pertainym (pertains to noun) ritual → religious rite
Hyponym religious ceremony, religious ritual
Hypernym vigil, watch; last rites; orgy; circumcision; liturgy; office

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