Ritual meaning

What does “ritual” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“ritual” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: any customary observance or practice.

ritual

noun

  1. any customary observance or practice

    Synonymsrite
  2. the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies

  3. stereotyped behavior

adjective

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals

    “ritual killing”

  2. of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals

    “a ritual dance of Haiti”

    “sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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