state occasionnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌsteɪt əˈkeɪ.ʒən/us/ˌsteɪt əˈkeɪ.ʒən/an official formal occasion with traditional ceremonies connected to it, at which important members of the government, royal family, etc. are present
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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
- swearing-in
- the red carpet
- troop
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