ceremonialism

Noun

ceremonialism (countable and uncountable, plural ceremonialisms)

1. A fondness for ceremony, especially in religion; ritualism.
   • Quite a personable individual he appeared to be—dignified, well-dressed, urbane, and he advanced doffing his distinctive hat with a ceremonialism that could not have failed to impress Miss Tilehurst if she had been composed enough to realise it.1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London
   • State ceremonies aimed to induce a sense of respectful awe and emotional surrender in participants by an increasingly orchestrated and theatrical ceremonialism.2002, Colin Jones, The Great Nation, Penguin, published 2003, page 529

   Synonyms:

   ritualism