A triumphal entry is a ceremonial entry by a person into a city.
*The term originates from the
*Metaphorically, the term is applied to Christ's entry to Jerusalem, commemorated on
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triumphal — triumphal, triumphant Triumphal is a classifying word denoting things connected with victory, such as a triumphal arch or a triumphal procession. Triumphant is more descriptive and means ‘exulting in a victory or success’ with a wide range of… … Modern English usage
entry — noun 1 right to enter sth ADJECTIVE ▪ free ▪ The club offers free entry to women on Thursdays. ▪ college, school, university (esp. BrE) VERB + ENTRY … Collocations dictionary
entry — n. headword and definition (in a dictionary) 1) to give, include an entry 2) a run on entry 3) at, in, under an entry act of entering 4) to make an entry (to make a triumphal entry; to make an entry in a diary) 5) to gain entry to (they gained… … Combinatory dictionary
triumphal — [[t]traɪʌ̱mf(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n Triumphal is used to describe things that are done or made to celebrate a victory or great success. He made a triumphal entry into the city... The triumphal arch commemorates Caesar s victory over… … English dictionary
entry — [[t]e̱ntri[/t]] ♦♦ entries 1) N UNCOUNT: usu N to/into n If you gain entry to a particular place, you are able to go in. Bill was among the first to gain entry to Buckingham Palace when it opened to the public recently... Non residents were… … English dictionary
entry — / entri/ noun 1 COMPETITION (C) a) a set of answers, a song or picture etc that is intended to win a competition: Over a thousand entries were received within the first week of the competition. b) (usually singular) the number of people or things … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Royal Entry — Entry of John II of France and his Queen into Paris after their Coronation at Reims in 1350, later manuscript illumination by Jean Fouquet. The Royal Entry, also known by various other names, including Triumphal Entry and Joyous Entry, embraced… … Wikipedia
Triumphal Arch of Orange — Coordinates: 44°08′32″N 4°48′17″E / 44.142222°N 4.804722°E / 44.142222; 4.804722 … Wikipedia
triumphal arch — noun a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory • Hypernyms: ↑arch, ↑memorial, ↑monument * * * noun 1. : a monumental structure pierced by at least one lofty and typically arched passageway and usually… … Useful english dictionary
triumphal — adj. Triumphal is used with these nouns: ↑arch, ↑entry, ↑march, ↑procession … Collocations dictionary
