an·ti-rit·u·al·ism
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Definition of anti-ritualism
: opposition to rituals or ritualism
By careful comparison of differences in the social dimensions we may come to understand the sociological determinants of ritualism and anti-ritualism. — The Times Literary Supplement (London)
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“Anti-ritualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-ritualism. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.
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