Protocol and Ritual

Protocol noun - Forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state.

Ritual is a synonym for protocol in etiquette topic. In some cases you can use "Ritual" instead a noun "Protocol", when it comes to topics like established mode of speech.

Nearby Word: protocoling

Ritual noun - An oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules.

Protocol is a synonym for ritual in custom topic. You can use "Protocol" instead a noun "Ritual", if it concerns topics such as ceremony, office, established mode of speech.

Nearby Words: ritualistic, ritualized, ritualised, ritualist, ritualism