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Ritual
01
the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony
Examples
The priest performed the ritual of sprinkling holy water during the baptism.
Every year, the community gathers to observe the ritual of fasting during Ramadan.
02
a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly
Examples
Every Friday evening, they have a family ritual of cooking dinner together.
The morning ritual of drinking tea helped her start the day peacefully.
ritual
01
pertaining to social practices or customs, often repetitive and formalized
Examples
The ritual of shaking hands was an important part of their culture.
His morning routine became a ritual he could n't break.
02
related to or characteristic of a formalized sequence of actions or behaviors
Examples
The monks engaged in ritual chanting during the ceremony.
The tribe performed ritual dances to honor their ancestors.
