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O Ritual
In anthropology, it is not just a religious ceremony but any standardized social practice that carries symbolic meaning. It is essential for understanding social cohesion and transition. It is used in both secular and sacred contexts.
Examples in context
O futebol tornou-se um ritual de identidade nacional.
Football has become a ritual of national identity.
Rituais de passagem marcam a transição para a vida adulta.
Rites of passage mark the transition to adult life.
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