Ritual: Meaning

RITUAL meaning: 1. a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time: 2. a…. Learn more. The noun ' ritual ' has its roots in the Latin language, specifically from the Latin word 'ritualis,' which means 'pertaining to rites.' The term 'ritualis' is derived from 'ritus,' meaning 'a religious observance or ceremony.' In ancient Rome, 'ritus' was used to describe the formal and solemn religious ceremonies and practices performed by priests and other religious authorities. Over time, as Latin evolved into various Romance languages, including Old French and Middle English, the word ... Learn the meaning of ritual as a way of doing something regularly or as part of a religious ceremony. See how ritual is used in sentences and collocations from the Cambridge English Corpus.