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ritual
noun(rit-u-al)
any customary observance or practice
Synonyms: rite,
ritual
noun(rit-u-al)
stereotyped behavior
ritual
noun(rit-u-al)
the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
ritual
(rit-u-al)
of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals
Examples:
Ritual killing.
ritual
(rit-u-al)
of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
Examples:
A ritual dance of Haiti.
Sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties.

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