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chanting

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃæntɪŋ// UK //tʃˈɑːntɪŋ// chant·ing

n. the act of repeating words or phrases over and over in a rhythmic way. It is often done by a group of people during a religious ceremony or at a sports game.

n. the rhythmic speaking or singing of words or sounds, often in unison. Frequently associated with ritualistic, meditative, or collective protest contexts.


SIMPLE

The crowd began chanting the team's name after the goal.

CONTEXTUAL

Monks spent the early morning hours engaged in rhythmic chanting that echoed through the temple halls.

COMPLEX

The rhythmic chanting of the protesters grew louder as they approached the parliament building, creating a powerful wall of sound that could be heard several blocks away.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English chauntynge; equivalent to chant + -ing.

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