RITUALIST

ritualist

(noun) a social anthropologist who is expert on rites and ceremonies

ritualist

(noun) an advocate of strict observance of ritualistic forms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ritualist (plural ritualists)

One skilled in ritual.

One excessively concerned with religious ritual.

One rigidly adhering to institutional procedures.

Source: Wiktionary


Rit"u*al*ist, n. Etym: [CF. F. ritualiste.]

Definition: One skilled un, or attached to, a ritual; one who advocates or practices ritualism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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