vigil
see also: Vigil
Pronunciation
Vigil
Proper noun
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see also: Vigil
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈvɪdʒəl/
vigil (plural vigils)
- An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
- A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
- His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident.
- The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
- A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.
- The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.
- Portuguese: vigia
Vigil
Proper noun
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