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vigil in Latin

vigil in Latin is vigilia, pervigilium — vigil means a period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

vigil in Latin

vigilia
noun
pervigilium
noun
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.

What does "vigil" mean?

  1. noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
    "Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night."
  2. noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.
    "Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims."
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vigil in a sentence

  • Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night.
  • Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims.

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What is "vigil" in Latin?

"vigil" in Latin is vigilia, pervigilium. vigil means: A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

How do you use "vigil" in a sentence?

Example: "Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night." In Latin, "vigil" is vigilia, pervigilium.

Are there other ways to say "vigil" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "vigil": vigilia, pervigilium.

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