ritualism
Origin of ritualism
1Other words from ritualism
- rit·u·al·is·tic, adjective
- rit·u·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- an·ti·rit·u·al·ism, noun
- an·ti·rit·u·al·is·tic, adjective
- hy·per·rit·u·al·ism, noun
- hy·per·rit·u·a·lis·tic, adjective
- non·rit·u·al·is·tic, adjective
- non·rit·u·al·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- un·rit·u·al·is·tic, adjective
Words Nearby ritualism
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How to use ritualism in a sentence
Like the Mosaic Law, under the sedulous care of the sacerdotal orders it ripened into a most burdensome ritualism.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordAs faith in the gods declined, ceremonies and pomps were multiplied, and the ice of ritualism accumulated on the banks of piety.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordHe rejected the superstitions of his country, and looked upon the ritualism of religion as a mere fashion.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordIn regard to the worship of God, Calvin was opposed to splendid churches, and to all ritualism.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VI | John LordBut Yahwism, like Islam, had its sects and tendencies, and the opponents to the stricter ritualism always had followers.
British Dictionary definitions for ritualism
/ (ˈrɪtjʊəˌlɪzəm) /
emphasis, esp exaggerated emphasis, on the importance of rites and ceremonies
the study of rites and ceremonies, esp magical or religious ones
Derived forms of ritualism
- ritualist, noun
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