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ritual
adjective
noun
Of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
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ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl
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adjective
Of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
“A ritual dance of Haiti”
adjective
Of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals
“Ritual killing”
noun
Stereotyped behavior
noun
Any customary observance or practice
noun
The prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
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A ritual dance of Haiti
{'source': 'Nadine Gordimer', 'text': 'sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties'}
Ritual killing
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