solemnization

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

Also spelled solemnisation

US /ˌsɑːləmnəˈzeɪʃən/ UK /ˌsɒləmnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ See IPA manual

Meanings

1

noun
the official or ceremonial performance of a marriage

The solemnization of the marriage took place in a small chapel.
2

noun
the formal observance or performance of a rite, sacrament, or serious occasion

The annual solemnization of the memorial rite drew visitors from across the region.

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Synonyms

1 noun · the official or ceremonial... marriage ceremonyofficiationcelebration

2 noun · the formal observance or... observance ceremony commemoration

Word family

Related forms solemnize solemnity rite sacrament marriage

Etymology

From Middle English solemnyzacioun, through Middle French solemnisation, from Medieval Latin solemnizatio, 'a solemn observance,' based on solemnizare, 'to celebrate solemnly.' The marriage sense became especially prominent in legal and ecclesiastical language. Solemnisation is the usual British variant.

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Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives Register & Style

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# solemnization

**Type:** Word
**Level:** C2
**Part of speech:** noun
**IPA (US):** /ˌsɑːləmnəˈzeɪʃən/
**IPA (UK):** /ˌsɒləmnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

## Meanings
1. the official or ceremonial performance of a marriage
2. the formal observance or performance of a rite, sacrament, or serious occasion

## Examples
- The solemnization of the marriage took place in a small chapel.
- The annual solemnization of the memorial rite drew visitors from across the region.

## Synonyms
- marriage ceremony
- officiation
- celebration
- observance
- ceremony
- commemoration

## Related Forms
- solemnize
- solemnity
- rite
- sacrament
- marriage

## Etymology
From Middle English solemnyzacioun, through Middle French solemnisation, from Medieval Latin solemnizatio, 'a solemn observance,' based on solemnizare, 'to celebrate solemnly.' The marriage sense became especially prominent in legal and ecclesiastical language. Solemnisation is the usual British variant.

## Topics
- Abstract Ideas
- Word Formation & Derivatives
- Register & Style

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