ceremonialism UK /sɛɹɪˈməʊnɪəlɪzəm/US /sɛɹɪˈmoʊniəlɪzəm/ noun1 •A fondness for ceremony, especially in religion; ritualism.State ceremonies aimed to induce a sense of respectful awe and emotional surrender in participants by an increasingly orchestrated and theatrical ceremonialism. — 2002 formsceremonialisms