powwownoun
uk/ˈpaʊ.waʊ/us/ˈpaʊ.waʊ/[ C ] a meeting of Native Americans for making decisions or for having spiritual ceremonies or celebrations
[ C usually singular ] humorous a meeting in which something important is discussed:
My brother's getting divorced so I'm going home for a family powwow this weekend.
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Ceremonies
- cavalcade
- ceremonial
- ceremony
- commemorate
- commencement
- induction
- initiate
- investiture
- knight
- master of ceremonies
- MC
- nuptials
- pageant
- ritual
- salute
- solemnize
- speech day
- state occasion
- the red carpet
- troop
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