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Vigil
01
a period of watchfulness, often maintained to protect, monitor, or await something significant
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
vigils
Examples
The soldiers kept a vigil through the night at the border.
02
a spiritual observance involving staying awake, praying, or meditating, often held before a holy day or event
Examples
They participated in the Easter vigil at midnight.
03
a peaceful and stationary public demonstration held in support of a particular cause, typically marked by silence and the absence of speeches or active protest
Examples
A vigil formed at the border, calling attention to the humanitarian crisis without confrontation.
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