Noun: ritualist ri-choo-u-list
- An advocate of strict observance of ritualistic forms
"As a ritualist, he insisted on following every step of the traditional ceremony"
- A social anthropologist who is expert on rites and ceremonies
"The ritualist studied the intricate wedding customs of the indigenous tribe"
Derived forms: ritualists
Type of: advocate, advocator, cultural anthropologist, exponent, proponent, social anthropologist
Encyclopedia: Ritualist