noun Download 🔗Share An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray. Examples : "The family held vigils throughout the night, praying for the sick child's recovery. " religion ritual culture tradition time Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A period of observation or surveillance at any hour. Examples : "His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident." ritual religion tradition event time Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions. Examples : "Many churches hold vigils on Christmas Eve, with prayers and carols continuing late into the night. " religion ritual festival Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A quiet demonstration in support of a cause. Examples : "The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held." politics culture society event religion action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading