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Ritual

RIH-choo-uhl

/ˈrɪtʃuːʌl/

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ritual

Dictionary meaning

Of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals.

Examples

  • A ritual dance of Haiti.
  • Ritual killing.

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Ephemeral

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Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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