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rit·u·al·ism (r

-l

1. The practice or observance of religious ritual.

2. Insistence on or adherence to ritual.

ritualism [ˈrɪtjʊəˌlɪzəm]

1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) emphasis, esp exaggerated emphasis, on the importance of rites and ceremonies

2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) the study of rites and ceremonies, esp magical or religious ones

ritualist n

ritualism

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

See also: Attitudes

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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"

Translations

ritualism [ˈrɪtjʊəlɪzəm] N → ritualismo m

ritualism

n → Ritualismus m

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The placement was arranged by ST journalist Christopher Morgan, who - as a religious affairs specialist - not only runs the smells and bells department at the paper but has close links with Williams senior.

The Scurra by The Mirror (London, England)

The lights went out on Smells and Bells, which was branded "filth" by the Catholic Church over scenes involving a gay priest in sex acts with a teenage boy.

Controversial play blacked out on first night by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)

We got rid of the smells and bells," he said, "the sensual input that often defines other traditions.

Flames of spirituality ignited. (General Assembly 2003) by Schofield, John / Presbyterian Record

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