ceremonialism
/ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The practice of following formal ceremonies or rituals, often with great attention to detail.
- The royal wedding was marked by elaborate ceremonialism that had been passed down for centuries.
- The club's ceremonialism includes a special handshake and the lighting of candles at each meeting.
- Some people enjoy the ceremonialism of holiday traditions, while others find it tedious.
- Excessive or rigid adherence to ceremony and formal procedures.
- His ceremonialism annoyed the team, as he insisted on a formal agenda even for casual brainstorming sessions.
- Critics argued that the organization's ceremonialism was stifling creativity and slowing progress.
- The new manager reduced the ceremonialism in the office, making meetings shorter and less formal.