Rite Of Passage (Noun)
Meaning
A ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rite of passage ceremony was a long-standing tradition in the community, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- In many African cultures, initiation is a significant rite of passage that signifies a boy's transition to manhood.
- The young girl's first menstrual cycle was celebrated with a rite of passage, marking her transition to womanhood.
- For the young warriors, the grueling endurance test was a rite of passage that earned them a place among the tribe's elite.
- The bar mitzvah ceremony served as a rite of passage for the young boy, signifying his acceptance of the responsibilities and obligations of Jewish manhood.