Ritual
noun
A series of actions or type of behavior regularly done in a particular situation.
The tribesmen performed a rain dance ritual to ask for rain from the gods.
Often appears as...
- perform a ritual
- religious ritual
adjective
Related to a series of actions or type of behavior regularly done in a particular situation.
The ritual practices of the tribe include dancing around the fire.
Often appears as...
- ritual practices
- ritual actions
noun
A religious ceremony involving a series of actions performed in a particular order.
The wedding ritual in our culture is lengthy but full of symbolism.
Often appears as...
- religious ritual
- funeral ritual
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A series of actions or type of behavior regularly done in a particular situation.
The tribesmen performed a rain dance ritual to ask for rain from the gods.
Often appears as...
- perform a ritual
- religious ritual
adjective
Related to a series of actions or type of behavior regularly done in a particular situation.
The ritual practices of the tribe include dancing around the fire.
Often appears as...
- ritual practices
- ritual actions
noun
A religious ceremony involving a series of actions performed in a particular order.
The wedding ritual in our culture is lengthy but full of symbolism.
Often appears as...
- religious ritual
- funeral ritual
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Religious Usage
Ritual isn't always about religion, can describe any routine habit.
Morning coffee is a crucial ritual for many people.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Rituals often have deep cultural roots and significance.
The tea ceremony is an important Japanese ritual.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Activity
Many rituals involve a community or group participation.
The annual harvest ritual was a communal task.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Religious Usage
Ritual isn't always about religion, can describe any routine habit.
Morning coffee is a crucial ritual for many people.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Rituals often have deep cultural roots and significance.
The tea ceremony is an important Japanese ritual.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Activity
Many rituals involve a community or group participation.
The annual harvest ritual was a communal task.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-Religious Usage
Ritual isn't always about religion, can describe any routine habit.
Morning coffee is a crucial ritual for many people.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Rituals often have deep cultural roots and significance.
The tea ceremony is an important Japanese ritual.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Activity
Many rituals involve a community or group participation.
The annual harvest ritual was a communal task.
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This is Sparta: Fierce...
so that they could learn to deal with different temperatures. Spartan boys were encouraged to steal in order to survive, but if they were caught, they would be disciplined, not because they stole, but because they were caught in the act. During the annual contest of endurance in a religious ritual known as the diamastigosis,
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The family structure of...
and the other female is reaching over and doing what's called a trunk to mouth placing her trunk in the mouth, and it's a sign of respect, it's kind of like a handshake, but it's also like a salute. And this salute is learned at a very young age. Now, ritual and bonding within the family
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Explore cave paintings...
And why did they create this art? Perhaps they were documenting what they knew about the natural world, like modern scientists, or marking their tribal territory. Maybe the images were the culmination of sacred hunting rituals or spiritual journeys.
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How to spot a fad diet -...
And another red flag is ritual, when the diet in question instructs you to only eat specific foods, prescribed combinations, or to opt for particular food substitutes, like drinks, bars, or powders. The truth is shedding pounds in the long run
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Taboo? Scarification PIPE...
considers the tradition a vital step she believes the ritual will please our ancestors spirits and protect Philippe from harm happy because he's only going to cry I can console him Philippe's head has been partially shaved so the
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What forgiveness can...
rich and our ritual has been our work together we understood that we are stronger together that together we could do so much more we could be a bridge between our two continents our two worlds that we could do so much more
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Most Unusual Mating...
somehow they find time to indulge in a surprisingly complex mating ritual the Cobb have a dedicated mating ground known as a lek it's where males gather to flaunt themselves and the females turn up to pick a mate
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East vs west -- the...
in the form of stories, symbols and rituals, which are always indifferent to rationality. And so, when you study it, you realize that different people of the world have a different understanding of the world.
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Why elephants never...
is a capacity even more important than their sense of empathy, altruism, and justice. Elephants are the only non-human animals to mourn their dead, performing burial rituals and returning to visit graves.
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Who was Confucius? -...
and by education in ritual, literature, and history. A person cultivated in this way works to help others, guiding them by moral inspiration rather than brute force. To put his philosophy into practice,
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This is Sparta: Fierce...
so that they could learn to deal with different temperatures. Spartan boys were encouraged to steal in order to survive, but if they were caught, they would be disciplined, not because they stole, but because they were caught in the act. During the annual contest of endurance in a religious ritual known as the diamastigosis,
Video examples
The family structure of...
and the other female is reaching over and doing what's called a trunk to mouth placing her trunk in the mouth, and it's a sign of respect, it's kind of like a handshake, but it's also like a salute. And this salute is learned at a very young age. Now, ritual and bonding within the family
Video examples
Explore cave paintings...
And why did they create this art? Perhaps they were documenting what they knew about the natural world, like modern scientists, or marking their tribal territory. Maybe the images were the culmination of sacred hunting rituals or spiritual journeys.
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How to spot a fad diet -...
And another red flag is ritual, when the diet in question instructs you to only eat specific foods, prescribed combinations, or to opt for particular food substitutes, like drinks, bars, or powders. The truth is shedding pounds in the long run
Video examples
Taboo? Scarification PIPE...
considers the tradition a vital step she believes the ritual will please our ancestors spirits and protect Philippe from harm happy because he's only going to cry I can console him Philippe's head has been partially shaved so the
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What forgiveness can...
rich and our ritual has been our work together we understood that we are stronger together that together we could do so much more we could be a bridge between our two continents our two worlds that we could do so much more
Video examples
Most Unusual Mating...
somehow they find time to indulge in a surprisingly complex mating ritual the Cobb have a dedicated mating ground known as a lek it's where males gather to flaunt themselves and the females turn up to pick a mate
Video examples
East vs west -- the...
in the form of stories, symbols and rituals, which are always indifferent to rationality. And so, when you study it, you realize that different people of the world have a different understanding of the world.
Video examples
Why elephants never...
is a capacity even more important than their sense of empathy, altruism, and justice. Elephants are the only non-human animals to mourn their dead, performing burial rituals and returning to visit graves.
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Who was Confucius? -...
and by education in ritual, literature, and history. A person cultivated in this way works to help others, guiding them by moral inspiration rather than brute force. To put his philosophy into practice,
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Patrisse Cullors
American Activist
My morning rituals are typical. I wake up yearning for a few extra moments of rest. I express gratitude to a higher power for the breath in my body and the blessings in my life. I shower. I dress. I eat breakfast. I exchange laughter and words with my beloveds, embracing each other as we say our daily goodbyes.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
But I feel music has a very important role in ritual activity, and that being able to join in musical activity, along with dancing, could have been necessary at a very early stage of human culture.
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Jonathan Sacks
British Clergyman
Religious ritual is a way of structuring time so that we, not employers, the market or the media, are in control. Life needs its pauses, its chapter breaks, if the soul is to have space to breathe.
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John Hench
American Artist
We don't have too much ritual in our life anymore. And these life symbols which people rely on to keep their feeling of well being, that life is not too bad after all are required more and more.
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Julien Baker
American Musician
When you have an addictive personality, you fixate upon things easily. Routines and behaviors, and ritual, becomes very important.
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Josie Bissett
American Actress
It's so important to engage your kids to create rituals and moments that they will always remember.
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John Lennon
English Musician
Rituals are important. Nowadays it's hip not to be married. I'm not interested in being hip.
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Hideo Kojima
Japanese Designer
It's part of my ritual to watch a new film every day, no matter what. It's important to me.
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Gina Gershon
American Actress
Feeding is a very important ritual for me. I don't trust people who don't like to eat.
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Elizabeth McGovern
American Actress
We lack rituals in this modern world.
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Patrisse Cullors
American Activist
My morning rituals are typical. I wake up yearning for a few extra moments of rest. I express gratitude to a higher power for the breath in my body and the blessings in my life. I shower. I dress. I eat breakfast. I exchange laughter and words with my beloveds, embracing each other as we say our daily goodbyes.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
But I feel music has a very important role in ritual activity, and that being able to join in musical activity, along with dancing, could have been necessary at a very early stage of human culture.
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Jonathan Sacks
British Clergyman
Religious ritual is a way of structuring time so that we, not employers, the market or the media, are in control. Life needs its pauses, its chapter breaks, if the soul is to have space to breathe.
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John Hench
American Artist
We don't have too much ritual in our life anymore. And these life symbols which people rely on to keep their feeling of well being, that life is not too bad after all are required more and more.
Quote examples
Julien Baker
American Musician
When you have an addictive personality, you fixate upon things easily. Routines and behaviors, and ritual, becomes very important.
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Josie Bissett
American Actress
It's so important to engage your kids to create rituals and moments that they will always remember.
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John Lennon
English Musician
Rituals are important. Nowadays it's hip not to be married. I'm not interested in being hip.
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Hideo Kojima
Japanese Designer
It's part of my ritual to watch a new film every day, no matter what. It's important to me.
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Gina Gershon
American Actress
Feeding is a very important ritual for me. I don't trust people who don't like to eat.
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Elizabeth McGovern
American Actress
We lack rituals in this modern world.
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