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Vocabulary
rite of passage
Would you please tell me what "rite of passage" means?
Some of the few rites of passage that are still widely recognized occur within religious organizations.
And why there is no article before the "passage"?
Some of the few rites of passage that are still widely recognized occur within religious organizations.
And why there is no article before the "passage"?
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A "rite of passage" is the ritual of crossing a major boundary or transition in life, as defined by the community. "Passage" is the concept of going over that boundary. For example, some communities have celebrations when a boy becomes a man or a girl becomes a woman.
- A "rite of passage" is the ritual of crossing a major boundary or transition in life, as defined by the community.
- "Passage" is the concept of going over that boundary.
- For example, some communities have celebrations when a boy becomes a man or a girl becomes a woman.
- Religious rites of passage are when a novice becomes a leader - a priest or minister ordained in the religion of the community.
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A "rite of passage" is the ritual of crossing a major boundary or transition in life, as defined by the community.
. "Passage" is the concept of going over that boundary.
For example, some communities have celebrations when a boy becomes a man or a girl becomes a woman. Religious rites of passage are when a novice becomes a leader - a priest or minister ordained in the religion of the co
. "Passage" is the concept of going over that boundary.
For example, some communities have celebrations when a boy becomes a man or a girl becomes a woman. Religious rites of passage are when a novice becomes a leader - a priest or minister ordained in the religion of the co
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Ha! I got it. I though that should have related to the holy book of a religion. You clear that up. Thank you dear Alphecca Stars. 
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