ceremonialist

cer·e·mo·ni·al

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Definitions of ceremonialist word

adjective ceremonialist of, relating to, or characterized by ceremony; formal; ritual: a ceremonial occasion. 1
adjective ceremonialist used in or in connection with ceremonies: ceremonial robes. 1
noun ceremonialist a system of ceremonies, rites, or formalities prescribed for or observed on any particular occasion; a rite. 1
noun ceremonialist Roman Catholic Church. the order for rites and ceremonies. a book containing it. 1
noun ceremonialist formal behavior found at, or appropriate to, a certain occasion: the ceremonial of a state banquet. 1
noun ceremonialist A person who is fond of ceremonial in religion. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin cēremōniālis, Late Latin caerimōniālis. See ceremony, -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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