Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

candlelight-vigil

noun

/ˈkændlˌlaɪt ˈvɪdʒ.əl/

Definition

A candlelight vigil is a gathering of individuals who come together to honor or remember someone, often involving the lighting of candles as a symbol of hope and solidarity.

Examples

Last night, the community held a candlelight vigil for the victims of the recent accident.
The candlelight vigil was a moving tribute to those who had lost their lives.
Participants in the candlelight vigil lit their candles in remembrance of their loved ones.