ceremonialism

American  

[ser-uh-moh-nee-uhl-iz-uhm] / ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əlˌɪz əm /

noun

1. prevalence of, adherence to, or emphasis on ceremony; formalism or ritualism.

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Example Sentences

Elaborate ceremonialism linked to “the order and rhythms of the cosmos” is evident in the “beautiful ritual objects, spectacular offerings of religious icons and regalia” found at the sites, the application said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Savonarola vehemently denounced the greed of the clergy and their neglect of spiritual life for the sake of mere external ceremonialism, and he with equal insistence inveighed against the corruption of public manners.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 10 — Lives and Letters by Mee, Arthur

The externalisation of religion in the West, as evidenced by its ceremonialism and its casuistry, has faithfully mirrored itself in the externality of Western education.

From What Is and What Might Be A Study of Education in General and Elementary Education in Particular by Holmes, Edmond

He began to perceive in her that germ of detachment from things earthly and human which all ceremonialism produces, and in a sudden terror gave way and opposed her no more.

From The History of David Grieve by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

So, to the ordinary Hindu, especially to him to whom the way of meditation in the wilderness seems impossible, ceremonialism becomes a matter of supreme concern.

From India's Problem, Krishna or Christ by Jones, John P. (John Peter)