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Rite

Rite Meaning & Definition
Rite Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rite?

[n] any customary observance or practice
[n] an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite of baptism"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Rite: religious rite | ritual

Related Terms | Find terms related to Rite:

See Also | betrothal | ceremonial dance | circumcision | custom | espousal | last rites | liturgy | marriage | marriage ceremony | office | orgy | religious ceremony | religious ritual | ritual dance | ritual dancing | usage | usance | vigil | watch | wedding

Rite In Webster's Dictionary

\Rite\, n. [L. ritus; cf. Skr. r[=i]ti a stream, a running, way, manner, ri to flow: cf. F. rit, rite. CF. {Rivulet}.] The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of religion or other solemn duty; a solemn observance; a ceremony; as, the rites of freemasonry. He looked with indifference on rites, names, and forms of ecclesiastical polity. --Macaulay. Syn: Form; ceremony; observance; ordinance.

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