ritualism Syllabification: (rit·u·al·ism)Pronunciation: /ˈriCHo͞oəˌlizəm/Definition of ritualism noun the regular observance or practice of ritual, especially when excessive or without regard to its function. Derivatives ritualist noun ritualisticPronunciation: /ˌriCHo͞oəˈlistik/ adjective ritualistically adverb ritualism in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of ritualism in the British & World English dictionary