ritualist

& s. [Eng. ritual; -ist.] A. As adj .: Ritualistic (q. v.). B. As subst.: A person attached to strict observ. ance of ritual; specifically one who promotes the Catholic revival in the Church of England. (Lee.) rit-u-al-Ist-Ic, a. [Eng. ritualist ; -ic .] 1. Pertaining or according to the ritual; adhering to ritual. 2. Pertaining or relating to the ritualists.