Meaning & use
Ritualist
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A person who performs, values, or strictly follows rituals, especially in religious practice.
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As a devoted ritualist, he never skipped a single step of the ceremony.
The anthropologist studied the village's ritualists to understand their sacred traditions.
A note on using this word
Sometimes used with a critical edge to suggest someone who emphasizes form and ceremony over genuine meaning.
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ceremonialisttraditionalist
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