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Vigil
01
a period of watchfulness, often maintained to protect, monitor, or await something significant
Examples
The soldiers kept a vigil through the night at the border.
A vigil was maintained at the patient's bedside.
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.
The monks held a vigil before the feast of Saint Benedict.
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.
Activists held a vigil in front of the embassy to protest the detention of journalists.
