1. a person who performs or advocates the use of ritual, especially in religious ceremonies
2. a person who emphasizes the importance of ritual and ceremony in religious practice
Usage: religious

Examples

• The high priest was known as a strict ritualist who followed every ceremonial detail.
• As a ritualist, she believed that proper ceremony was essential to worship.
• The ritualist carefully prepared each element of the sacred ceremony.
• Many ritualists argue that traditional ceremonies preserve cultural heritage.
• The church hired a ritualist to ensure their services followed proper liturgical form.
• He was criticized for being too much of a ritualist and not focusing on spiritual meaning.