ritualism

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun the study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies
noun exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites or ritualistic forms in worship

From ritual + -ism.

Since OSO had bought into DGI, Pierre was constantly mystified by the ritualism associated with Japanese business. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau
RITUALISM, n. A Dutch Garden of God where He may walk in rectilinear freedom, keeping off the grass. — The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce
Poor dear Mr Bury would not believe his eyes if he could see Carlingford now, given up to Puseyism and Ritualism--but good men are taken away from the evil to come. — The Perpetual Curate, Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

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