The term used to refer to a symbolic event or ritual that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood is called a(n):
A) growth rite
B) puberty rite
C) initiation rite
D) rite of passage

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The term "rite of passage" is specifically used to refer to a symbolic event or ritual that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. This term was coined by anthropologist Arnold van Gennep in his book "The Rites of Passage" and has since been widely used in anthropology to describe the various forms of initiation rites across different cultures.

The Term Used to Refer to a Symbolic Event or Ritual