Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Rite Of Passage.
Rite Of Passage - as a noun
A ritual performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes status (as from adolescence to adulthood)
Example Sentences
"Graduating from high school is considered a rite of passage for many teenagers."
"In some cultures, getting a driver's license is a rite of passage into adulthood."
"Participating in a vision quest is an important rite of passage for young Native Americans."
"Climbing Mount Everest has become a rite of passage for many adventurous mountaineers."
"Going through a military boot camp is often seen as a rite of passage for recruits."