Ritualism
/ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl.ɪ.zəm/noun
A system or practice of religious or ceremonial rites.
Did you know?The term 'Ritualism' is often linked to the idea of rituals acting as powerful conduits to higher spiritual realms, echoing ancient practices of invoking deities.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ritualis
“pertaining to religious rites”
Old French
Old French
rituel
“a ceremonial act or practice”
15th Century
Middle English
ritual
“a prescribed form for conducting religious ceremonies”
19th Century
English
ritualism
“the practice or adherence to established rites in religion or ceremony”