procession
intermediateB2/prəˈsɛʃən/ · pro-ces-sion
A group of individuals moving together in an orderly fashion, often for a ceremonial or formal purpose.
Meanings
A group of individuals moving together in an orderly fashion, often for a ceremonial or formal purpose.
ایک گروہ جو مل کر ایک ترتیب میں چلتا ہے، عموماً ایک رسمی یا تہوار مقصد کے لئے۔
جشن
jashn
Common Collocations
- religious procession
- funeral procession
- victory procession
Example Sentences
The annual parade featured a grand procession of floats.
سالانہ جلوس میں فلوٹس کا ایک شاندار سلسلہ شامل تھا۔
Saalana juloos mein floats ka aik shandar silsila shaamil tha.
The procession moved slowly through the streets filled with onlookers.
جلوس سست رفتاری سے ان گلیوں سے گزرتا گیا جو دیکھنے والوں سے بھری ہوئی تھیں۔
Juloos sust raftari se un galiyoon se guzarta gaya jo dekhne walon se bhari hui thi.
People gathered to witness the cultural procession celebrating the festival.
لوگ ثقافتی جلوس کو دیکھنے کے لیے جمع ہوئے جو تہوار کا جشن مناتا ہے۔
Log saqafati juloos ko dekhne ke liye jama hue jo tehawar ka jashn manata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'procession' as a 'process' that is orderly and structured.
Picture a parade with colorful floats moving along a street.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یہ سلسلہ دریا کی مانند بہتا ہے، ہر قدم پر جشن کا سا منظر ہوتا ہے۔
Yeh silsila darya ki manind bahta hai, Har qadam par jashn ka sa manzar hota hai.
This procession flows like a river, At every step, there is a scene of celebration.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
یکی کو منسوخ کر دو تاکہ باقی بچ جائے.
Yaki ko mansook kar do taake baqi bach jaye.
Cancel one to save the rest.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "processio" — a going forward
First known use: 14th century
The word 'procession' has evolved from the Latin term 'processio', meaning 'a going forward'. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages, often in religious and ceremonial contexts.