Ritualism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The belief that it is necessary for rites or repeated sets of actions to be carried out. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites or ritualistic forms in worship wordnet
  3. 3
    The practice of engaging in rituals. countable, uncountable

    "A carousing zone is a place where the ritualism of generating antinomian excitement prevails and may even be institutionalized."

  4. 4
    the study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies wordnet

Synonyms

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celebrationceremonialismceremonialismcultcultismpedantry

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"A carousing zone is a place where the ritualism of generating antinomian excitement prevails and may even be institutionalized."

Etymology

From ritual + -ism.

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