Associations to the word «Ritualism»

Wiktionary

RITUALISM, noun. The belief that it is necessary for rites or repeated sets of actions to be carried out.

Dictionary definition

RITUALISM, noun. The study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies.
RITUALISM, noun. Exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites or ritualistic forms in worship.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley