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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jang-gwan
"축제는 장관으로 유명했습니다."
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2 senses- 1
The elaborate display of ceremonial or theatrical events, often characterized by grandeur and spectacle.
"The festival was known for its vibrant pageantry, attracting visitors from all over the country." - 2
A showy or ostentatious display, especially in a public context.
"The wedding was filled with pageantry, showcasing the couple's wealth and status."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pageantry' originates from the Middle English word 'pageant', which itself comes from the Old French 'pagiant', meaning a show or spectacle. The word evolved through the Latin 'pāgina', meaning a page or a stage, reflecting the historical significance of theatrical displays and elaborate ceremonies.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pageantry" is said worldwide
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spectacle
Transliteration: spektakl
"Le festival était connu pour son spectacle vibrant."
Pracht
Transliteration: praht
"Die Hochzeit war voller Pracht."
spettacolo
Transliteration: spettakolo
"Il festival era noto per il suo spettacolo vibrante."
espectáculo
Transliteration: espektakulo
"El festival era conocido por su espectáculo vibrante."
espetáculo
Transliteration: espetakulo
"O festival era conhecido pelo seu espetáculo vibrante."
शो
Transliteration: sho
"उत्सव अपने शो के लिए जाना जाता था।"
盛会
Transliteration: shènghuì
"这个节日以其盛会而闻名。"
장관
Transliteration: jang-gwan
"축제는 장관으로 유명했습니다."
壮観
Transliteration: sōkan
"祭りは壮観で知られていました。"
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