B2nounformalsocietyhistory
US/raɪt/
UK/raɪt/
a traditional ceremony, especially a religious one, performed in a fixed way
In context
The village holds a rite every spring to welcome the new year.
Funeral rites differ from one culture to another.
For many teenagers, getting a driver's license is a rite of passage.
Words that go with rite
noun + preposition
- rite of passageGraduation is a rite of passage for most students.
adjective + noun
- funeral ritesThe family prepared the funeral rites.
- religious riteEach religious rite has its own meaning.
- ancient riteThey still practice an ancient rite on the island.
verb + noun
- perform a riteThe priest performed the rite at dawn.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a right of passageCorrect: a rite of passage