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- Dictionarycorroboree/kəˈrɒbəri/
noun
- 1. an Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony which may take the form of a sacred ritual or an informal gathering.
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The meaning of CORROBOREE is a nocturnal festivity with songs and symbolic dances by which the Australian aborigines celebrate events of importance.
Corroboree is a noun that means a meeting of Australian Aboriginal people with traditional music and dancing. It can be a sacred ceremony, a celebration, or a social event.
Corroboree definition: an assembly of Aboriginal people typified by singing and dancing, sometimes associated with traditional sacred rites.. See examples of CORROBOREE used in a sentence.
A corroboree is a generic word for a meeting of Australian Aboriginal peoples. It may be a sacred ceremony, a festive celebration, or of a warlike character. A word coined by the first British settlers in the Sydney area from a word in the local Dharug language, it usually includes dance, music, costume and often body decoration .
Corroboree is a noun that refers to a native assembly of sacred, festive, or warlike character in Australia, or a noisy gathering in general. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from Collins English Dictionary.
Corroboree is an Australian Aboriginal dance festival or a large, noisy celebration. Learn the origin, usage and synonyms of this word from various dictionaries and sources.
Corroboree is a public performance of songs and dances that celebrates Aboriginal mythology and spirituality. Learn about the history, meaning, and significance of corroboree in Australian culture and religion, and see related topics such as tjurunga and Bangarra Dance Theatre.
