noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
ritualism; ceremonialism
Refers to an excessive emphasis on rituals or ceremonies, often in religious, social, or organizational contexts. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
His faith has fallen into ritualism.
Ritualistic practices sometimes cause one to lose sight of the essence.
形式主義 emphasizes adherence to form or formalities in general, while 儀式主義 specifically focuses on rituals and ceremonies.
Compound of 儀式 (ritual, ceremony) and 主義 (principle, -ism). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for abstract -ism terms.