ritualism

noun

rit·u·al·ism | \ ˈri-chə-wə-ˌli-zəm

, -chə-ˌli-; ˈrich-wə-\

Definition of ritualism

1 : the use of ritual

2 : excessive devotion to ritual

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Other Words from ritualism

ritualist \ ˈri-chə-wə-list

, -chə-list ; ˈrich-wə- \ noun

ritualistic \ ˌri-chə-wə-ˈli-stik

, -chə-ˈli- ; ˌrich-wə- \ adjective

ritualistically \ ˌri-chə-wə-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē

, -chə-ˈli- ; ˌrich-wə- \ adverb

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All the ritualism and symbolism and I'm just really drawn by all of that stuff. — Henry Youtt, Billboard, "Years & Years Debut Club-Ready New Single 'All for You'," 27 June 2018

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