cere'monialism
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ceremonial (ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | involving or relating to ceremony or ritual |
| —n | |
| 2. | the observance of formality, esp in etiquette |
| 3. | a plan for formal observances on a particular occasion; ritual |
| 4. | Christianity |
| a. the prescribed order of rites and ceremonies | |
| b. a book containing this | |
| cere'monialism | |
| —n | |
| cere'monialist | |
| —n | |
| cere'monially | |
| —adv | |
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