ritualism

rit·u·al·ism  (rch--lzm)

n.

1. The practice or observance of religious ritual.

2. Insistence on or adherence to ritual.

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ritualism

Noun

exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites and ceremonies

ritualistic adj
ritualistically adv

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ritualism

ceremonialism. — ritualist, n. — ritualistic, adj.

See also: Attitudes

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ritualism - the study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies cultural anthropology, social anthropology - the branch of anthropology that deals with human culture and society
	2.	ritualism - exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites or ritualistic forms in worship practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"