ritualism
noun
rit·u·al·ism ˈri-chə-wə-ˌli-zəm 
-chə-ˌli-;
ˈrich-wə-
1
: the use of ritual
2
: excessive devotion to ritual
ritualist
ˈri-chə-wə-list
noun -chə-list;
ˈrich-wə-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The anti-ritualism of the modern mind suspects that there always is a dichotomy between the outward appearance and the inward reality. 
Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 9 Mar. 2022 All the ritualism and symbolism and I'm just really drawn by all of that stuff. Henry Youtt, Billboard, 27 June 2018
Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 9 Mar. 2022 All the ritualism and symbolism and I'm just really drawn by all of that stuff. Henry Youtt, Billboard, 27 June 2018 Word History
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1