Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Procession has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
"the emanation of the Holy Spirit"
"the rising of the Holy Ghost"
"the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son"
the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation
"processions were forbidden"
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
"The slow procession of refugees moved steadily through the valley, inching closer to safety every hour."
The act of progressing or proceeding.
"The slow procession of data through the server caused a temporary delay in our updates."
To take part in a procession.
"The children took part in the parade by carrying their handmade lanterns down the main street."