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Definition ritual in British English

ritual adjective

adjective
/ˈrɪtʃuəl/
1

done regularly and always in the same way, and often boring for that reason

Example

the ritual exchange of presents at Christmas time

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2

done as part of a ceremony

Example

a ritual dance

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Definition ritual in British English