əˈnæl noun Anthropology.
the transitional period or phase of a rite of passage, during which the participant lacks social status or rank, remains anonymous, shows obedience and humility, and follows prescribed forms of conduct, dress, etc.
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| Main Entry: | liminality |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the condition of being on a threshold or at the beginning of a process |
| Etymology: | Latin limen 'threshold' |
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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