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Mahnwache — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • vigil noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

Senses

Mahnwache is used for these senses in English:

  • candlelight vigil An event that includes lighting candles, used to remember the victims of a tragedy.
  • vigil A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.

vigil — full definition

  1. noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
  2. noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.

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