cortege

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /kɔɹˈtɛʒ/
• IPA: /ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/

Noun

cortege (plural corteges)

1. A ceremonial procession, especially for a wedding or funeral or following a king.
   • 1660: Samuel Pepys, Diary - Upon the morrow after their marriage, the bride and bridegroom perambulate the streets, followed by a numerous cortege, the guests at the wedding festival, two and two...

Synonyms

• entourage
• gang
• group
• followership
• posse
• retinue

Translations

• French: cortège
• Russian: корте́ж

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