Definition of Ceremonialism

1. n. Adherence to external rites; fondness for ceremony.

Definition of Ceremonialism

1. Noun. A fondness for ceremony, especially in religion; ritualism. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ceremonialism

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ceremonialism

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Literary usage of Ceremonialism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Traditional Ojibwa Religion and Its Historical Changes by Christopher Vecsey (1983)
"Historical Changes in Ojibwa ceremonialism In the historical period Ojibwas altered their ceremonies under the influences of missionaries, traders, ..."

2. Traditional Ojibwa Religion and Its Historical Changes by Christopher T. Vecsey (1983)
"Historical Changes in Ojibwa ceremonialism In the historical period Ojibwas altered ... lo ihe Indians as pari of a new ceremonialism (Kurath 1957: 32-41). ..."

3. Eastern Proverbs and Emblems Illustrating Old Truths by James Long (1881)
"... is thine equal as thy brother ; and him who is below thee as thy son. Bengal.—Why not a squirrel instead of a cat, if it catch mice? ceremonialism.—MAT. ..."

4. Ṿayyiḳra = Leviticus by Marcus Moritz Kalisch (1872)
"... the Christian world owes mainly its release from the chains of the dietary precepts and of ceremonialism in ..."

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