ritualist

ritualist
/rich"ooh euh list/, n.
1. a student of or authority on ritual practices or religious rites.
2. a person who practices or advocates observance of ritual, as in religious services.
3. (cap.) Anglican Ch.
a. a person who supports High Church principles.
b. a supporter of the Oxford movement.
[1650-60; RITUAL + -IST]

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