ritualism

• Substantiv, das die Erforschung religiöser oder magischer Riten und Zeremonien bezeichnet oder die übermäßige Betonung der Bedeutung von Riten bzw. rituellen Formen im Gottesdienst.

A noun referring to the study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies, or an exaggerated emphasis on the importance of rites or ritualistic forms in worship.

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1. Study of ritesC1formal

   The academic or systematic study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies.

   Erforschung der Riten

   • Ritualism is a key area of study in anthropology.
   • The professor specializes in the ritualism of ancient cultures.
   • Her thesis explores ritualism in indigenous healing practices.

   Synonymeliturgics

2. Exaggerated emphasis on ritualC1formal

   An excessive or exaggerated focus on the importance of rites and ritualistic forms, especially in worship.

   Übertriebene Betonung des Rituals

   • The church was criticized for its ritualism, prioritizing form over faith.
   • Some reformers argued against the ritualism of the established liturgy.
   • His ritualism made the simple ceremony feel overly complex.

   Synonymeformalism