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rit·u·al·ist
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Princeton's WordNet
ritualistnoun
an advocate of strict observance of ritualistic forms
ritualistnoun
a social anthropologist who is expert on rites and ceremonies
Wiktionary
ritualistnoun
one skilled in ritual
ritualistnoun
one excessively concerned with religious ritual
ritualistnoun
one rigidly adhering to institutional procedures
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Ritualistnoun
One skilled in the ritual.
Etymology: from ritual.
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ritualist
A ritualist is a person who practices or advocates for the observance of rituals, often in a religious or spiritual context. This can include performing regular ceremonies, rites, or traditions, often with symbolic meaning or to uphold certain beliefs or customs. The ritualist may hold a specific role within a community or religious institution, or may simply be an individual who values and adheres to certain ritualistic behaviors in their personal life.
Webster Dictionary
Ritualistnoun
one skilled un, or attached to, a ritual; one who advocates or practices ritualism
Etymology: [CF. F. ritualiste.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ritualist in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ritualist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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