Definitions

rite of passage

NOUN

ritual performed for change of status

Synonyms

WEAK

baptism circumcision initiation initiation rite initiatory rite rite de passage

Example Sentences

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He’s talking about my rite of passage, something all kids living on the Ranch go through.

From Literature

So what if another ritual—another rite of passage, another shared experience—is lost?

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a rite of passage, a sort of welcoming into the family.

From Salon

Going public was long considered a rite of passage for young companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

In May, the group held Altadena Girls Prom for those who missed out on the rite of passage due to the fire.

From Los Angeles Times