Definitions

1. noun

A person who practices a ritual, especially a person who adheres to a particular set of rituals or practices in a religious or ceremonial context.

“The ritualist carefully performed the ancient ceremony to appease the gods.”

2. noun

A person who has a strong attachment to or emphasis on rituals, especially in a particular activity or profession.

“The artist was a ritualist in her creative process, always following the same routine before starting a new piece.”