"vigil" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: wakefulness - a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
referred to in: faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

is a type of: religious rite, rite - an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
subtypes:
- viewing, wake - a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
- agrypnia - a vigil before certain feasts (as e.g. Easter)
same as: watch
is a type of: surveillance - close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
subtypes:
- continuous receiver watch, listening watch - a watch established for the reception of traffic of interest to the unit maintaining the watch
- spying - keeping a secret or furtive watch
same as: watch