rite of passage

rite of passage
a ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a transition in a person’s life. Baptisms, bar mitzvahs, weddings and funerals are among the best known examples.

Examples: After John officially attained his majority, Robert bought him his first legal beer. This is a common American rite of passage.


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  • rite of passage — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms rite of passage : singular rite of passage plural rites of passage a ceremony or event that marks an important stage in someone s life, for example becoming an adult …   English dictionary

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