Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ritualized
Adjective
/ˈrɪtʃuəlaɪzd/
Definition
To make a routine or a formal ceremony out of a particular action or activity.
Examples
- The wedding ceremony was ritualized, with specific traditions followed by both families.
- In many cultures, certain meals are ritualized to mark special occasions.
- The daily routine of the monks was highly ritualized, with prayers and chants at specific times.
Meaning
Ritualized refers to the process of structuring an activity into a ritual or a set form, often repeating it in a specific way.
Synonyms
- Formalized
- Structured
- Regularized
- Systematized
