rite of passage

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(rite-of-pas-sage) 4 syllables

Definition

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

Example Sentence

Crossing the river alone was a real rite of passage.

Synonyms

ritual; ceremony; rite de passage; initiatory rite

Antonyms

everyday occurrence

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