What does セレモニー (seremonii) mean?

Example sentences

• 卒業(そつぎょう)セレモニーは厳(おごそ)かに執(と)り行(おこな)われた。

  The graduation ceremony was conducted solemnly.

• 開会(かいかい)のセレモニーには多(おお)くの来賓(らいひん)が招(まね)かれた。

  Many guests were invited to the opening ceremony.