ritualism

noun

rit·u·al·ism | \ ˈri-chə-wə-ˌli-zəm

How to pronounce ritualism (audio)

, -chə-ˌli-; ˈrich-wə-\

Definition of ritualism

1 : the use of ritual

2 : excessive devotion to ritual

Other Words from ritualism Example Sentences Learn More about ritualism

Keep scrolling for more

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

Examples of ritualism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ritualism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about ritualism

Dictionary Entries near ritualism

Statistics for ritualism

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for ritualism

The first known use of ritualism was in 1843

See more words from the same year

Comments on ritualism

What made you want to look up ritualism? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

assiduous

showing great care, attention, and effort

Test Your Vocabulary

Finance Words Quiz

The etymology of mortgage is related most closely to which two words?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

SCRABBLE® Sprint

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ