1. the process of making something into a ritual or ceremony
2. the development of stereotyped behavior patterns that serve as signals in animal communication
Usage: biology; ethology

Examples

• The ritualization of daily coffee breaks helped build team unity.
• Wedding ceremonies show the ritualization of marriage commitments.
• The ritualization of greeting behaviors varies across cultures.
• Scientists studied the ritualization of mating displays in birds.
• Religious ritualization transforms ordinary actions into sacred practices.
• The ritualization of corporate meetings can sometimes hinder productivity.