ritual

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any customary observance or practice
  2. noun the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
  3. noun stereotyped behavior

Etymology

From Latin rītuālis (adjective), from rītus (“rite”) + -ālis. Displaced native Old English ġewuna and wuna.

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Synonyms

rite

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