# ritualism

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The belief that it is necessary for rites or repeated sets of actions to be carried out.
2. The practice of engaging in rituals.

## Etymology
From ritual + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ritualism