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    cer·e·mo·ni·al
    /ˌserəˈmōnēəl/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or used for formal events of a religious or public nature: "ceremonial robes"
    • 2. (of a position or role) involving only nominal authority or power: "originally a ceremonial post, it is now a position with executive power"

    noun

    • 1. the system of rules and procedures to be observed at a formal or religious occasion: "the procedure was conducted with all due ceremonial"

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  2. www.britannica.com › topic › ritualRitual | Religious, Cultural & Social Practices | Britannica

    Jun 13, 2024 · Ritual, the performance of ceremonial acts prescribed by tradition or by sacerdotal decree. Ritual is a specific, observable mode of behaviour exhibited by all known societies. It is thus possible to view ritual as a way of defining or describing humans.

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  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ceremoniallyCeremonially - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jun 22, 2024 · ceremonially. adverb. in a ceremonial manner. “he was ceremonially sworn in as President”. synonyms: ritually. adverb. in a ceremonious manner. synonyms: ceremoniously. see more.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › rite-of-passageRite of passage | Definition, Meanings, Classification, Examples...

    Jun 13, 2024 · Rite of passage, ceremonial event, existing in all historically known societies, that is often connected with one of the biological milestones of life (birth, maturity, reproduction, and death) and that marks the passage from one social or religious status to another.

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › ritualRitual - Social, Religious, Symbolic | Britannica

    Jun 13, 2024 · What is set apart, or holy, for a sacred king, priest, or shaman (a religious personage having healing and psychic transformation powers), for example, will differ from the proper ritual of others in the community who are related to them, even though they share the same belief systems.

  6. www.examples.com › docs › ceremonial-speech-examples-pdfCeremonial Speech - Examples, PDF, Tips

    Jun 18, 2024 · What is a Ceremonial Speech? According to Michael Gamble, one of the proponents of the book Public Speaking in the Age of Diversity, he points out that ceremonial speaking stresses the sharing of identities and values that unite people into communities.

  7. www.linkedin.com › pulse › rituals-ceremonies-heartbeatRituals and Ceremonies: The Heartbeat of Success - LinkedIn

    Jun 22, 2024 · Management ceremonies are essential rituals that help teams stay aligned, motivated, and productive. Agile and Scrum ceremonies are well-defined in the tech industry.

  8. quizlet.com › ph › 3710538Spirituality, Religion, and the Supernatural - Quizlet

    Jun 29, 2024 · an organized system of ideas about the spiritual sphere or the supernatural, along with associated ceremonial practices by which people try to interpret and/or influence aspects of the universe otherwise beyond their control