rite of passage

Phonetic Respelling: [ rīt ]

Definition:

n. any important act or event that serves to mark a passage from one stage of life to another

Sentence:

Crossing the river alone was a real rite of passage.

More example sentences:

Crossing the river alone was a real rite of passage.

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Synonyms:

ritual; ceremony; rite de passage; initiatoryrite

Antonyms:

everyday occurrence