Vigil
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Vigil
Noun
- An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
- A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
"His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident."
- The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
- A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.
"The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held."
Verb
- To participate in a vigil.