ceremonial
ചടങ്ങ്
definition
noun
the procedure was conducted with all due ceremonial
the system of rules and procedures to be observed at a formal or religious occasion.
adjective
ceremonial robes
relating to or used for formal events of a religious or public nature.
originally a ceremonial post, it is now a position with executive power
(of a position or role) involving only nominal authority or power.
translation of 'ceremonial'
adjective
ഔപചാരികമായി
example
The man widely dubbed the New Blair faced the original Blair yesterday at Westminster's weekly feast and 'ceremonial' .
He was a largely 'ceremonial' figure with little power.
The Washinton Post reports that with a letter from Bush and a 'ceremonial' opening of the US Liaison Office in Tripoli, the US has opened its arms to the former pariah.
But he is a traditionalist and is said to have opposed the constitutional changes which reduced the role of the monarch to that of a 'ceremonial' head of state.
Therefore, a distinction between formal palace-centered 'ceremonial' processions and feasting must be preserved.
Why do modern armies and soldiers carry swords on 'ceremonial' occasions?
With due 'ceremonial' the last stone of the Ninetieth course was landed on the Rock by the Hedderwick praam-boat on the 30th.
Yet there is a great difference both in method and in results between the traditional approaches to 'ceremonial' represented in the study of ancient Greece and those being developed in more recent fields.
In the section devoted to each stage, one can view videotapes of relevant religious rituals and 'ceremonial' objects from diverse traditions.
The Viceroyalty evolved into a largely 'ceremonial' position.
Although a largely 'ceremonial' position, some abuse victims saw it as a slap in the face.
Women play important roles in 'ceremonial' and political life in many Melanesian societies.
Yet post Deane, he also wanted the role downgraded to a merely 'ceremonial' one.
Some holidays and 'ceremonial' occasions are associated with certain kinds of food.
Forgive me master, but it's time for your little 'ceremonial' .
Even though the Queen is the titular head of the government, her role is more 'ceremonial' than substantive.
Though we know little about early Christian worship, it is safe to assume that these common Eucharistic meals were celebrated with little 'ceremonial' .
Mr Mallon was attending the council's annual meeting where another former police officer, Peter Porley, was elected to the 'ceremonial' post of chairman.
Your analogy with the Queen is bizarre - her role is purely 'ceremonial' .
This cheese, served as a nibble, was stale, dry and tough enough to make one wonder if it was left over from some opening night 'ceremonial' .
Perhaps the virginity of the Grail hero, so stressed by late Christian redactors, may be a reminiscence of the virgin state of the initiate in the pagan 'ceremonial' .
TG4 cameras were allowed to film rarely witnessed rituals and a unique peace 'ceremonial' for the 30-minute documentary.
The announcement came during a day of 'ceremonial' tribute to Mr Giuliani for his role in coordinating the immediate response and rallying New York's morale in the aftermath of the disaster.
For five years, until August 2000 when the pair had a falling-out, she served as prime minister, a largely 'ceremonial' post, under Kumaratunga.
By the seventeenth century, this indigenous elite did not always dress like Spaniards, certainly not on public 'ceremonial' occasions.
His ultimate ambition is to become the president of India, a 'ceremonial' post more to his liking than the rough and tumble at the helm of a state stricken by Pakistani terrorism.
Whilst there was merit in the idea, John Blunt worried that the Lord Mayor would become simply a figurehead, reducing the position to a purely 'ceremonial' role.
A team of archaeologists from Sheffield University have revealed significant new insights into the role of Stonehenge after discovering a prehistoric 'ceremonial' road.
But the result of reducing the Queen's representative to a purely 'ceremonial' role has been to concentrate power in the Prime Minister's office.
The unicity is run by Johannesburg's first-ever executive mayor - previously the mayor was a largely 'ceremonial' position.
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