rite
Definitions
A religious or other solemn ceremony or act.
A social custom, practice, or conventional act.
Examples
The tribe performed an ancient rite to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Graduation is a significant rite of passage for students entering adulthood.
He followed the solemn rite of lighting a candle in memory of his ancestors.
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Antonyms
informality spontaneity neglect disregard omission irregularity deviation