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Meanings of rite of passage in English

Russian
обряды перехода
Portuguese
ritos de passagem
Spanish
ritos de paso
Catalan
ritus de pas
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Ceremony or ritual of the passage which occurs when an individual leaves one group to enter another.

обряды перехода
Synonyms
Examples for "rites of passage"
Examples for "rites of passage"
1
Consequently, some of the traditional rites of passage are happening much later.
Radio NZ
2
Between the two there are posed versions of numerous rites of passage.
The Guardian
3
The lack of male role models and masculine rites of passage is mourned.
The Guardian
4
Though these rites of passage are never very easy, lovey, so brace yourself.
Imajica: Complete Edition
5
Between birth and death, the audience at our rites of passage diminishes painfully.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Usage of rite of passage in English
1
Making a maiden speech is a rite of passage for new MPs.
BBC
2
Wrecking is seen as almost a rite of passage of Onewheel ownership.
Wired
3
I've finally completed a cultural rite of passage: I watched Star Wars.
Wired
4
SAILING: IT'S ALMOST a rite of passage for the world's top sailors.
The Irish Times
5
It's considered by many in the town as a rite of passage.
Radio NZ
6
That was the rite of passage that marked my arrival into adulthood.
Diamond Dust
7
They had survived the most brutal rite of passage to get there.
The Guardian
8
It's not even a rite of passage or anything romantic like that.
Radio NZ
9
Yes, the Leaving Cert is important and represents an important rite of passage.
The Irish Times
10
Moving to London is a rite of passage for New Zealand guitar bands.
Radio NZ
11
Over time it started being seen as a rite of passage.
The South African
12
It is a rite of passage that many young Australians enjoy.
News.com.au
13
She says the long hours are considered a rite of passage.
Radio NZ
14
Do you think such behavior is a necessary rite of passage to adulthood?
Ladder of years: a novel
15
Learning the lingo is the beginning of our rite of passage.
The ode less travelled: unlocking the poet within
16
Clocking up a DUI is seen as a rite of passage.
The Irish Times
Translations for rite of passage