ritualist
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8.2
- noun
- /ˈrɪtʃuəlɪst/
- The ritualist carefully performed the ancient ceremonies that have been passed down for generations.
Examples
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Man, the ritualist is also concerned with power, but it is a power whose locus lies beyond the realm of ordinary human interaction.
Academic text (1992) -
Some spiritualists (pretending to be pastors) decided to help her by taking her to Bombay, India, where a ritualist drenched her with powers.
Blog text (25) -
As a skilled ritualist, she led the community's traditional festivals with precision and grace.
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Many people consult a ritualist to ensure that their significant life events are celebrated properly.
Synonyms
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6.9
A person who studies and collects traditional stories, customs, and beliefs
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7.5
A person who studies people's beliefs, customs, and daily life in different societies
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8.6
A person who studies people's lives and customs by living with and watching them
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9.6
A person who plans and leads religious services and rituals
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9.9
A person who explains religious ceremonies and beliefs to others
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ritualist comes from the word rite ('ceremony') and the ending -ist ('person who does'). So a ritualist is an expert who studies or works with religious ceremonies.