spiritrites
nounUK /ˈspɪrɪtˌraɪts/
US /ˈspɪrɪtˌraɪts/
Spiritrites are special ceremonies that people do to honor or remember spirits.
The villagers held spiritrites at the old shrine to honor their ancestors.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Magical words or chants said to call on spirits.
The elder whispered spiritrites to calm the restless ghost.
3. A festival where people celebrate and remember the dead.
Every autumn, the town celebrates spiritrites with lanterns and songs.
4. Special actions a person does to show respect to nature spirits.
Before cutting the tree, he performed spiritrites to thank the forest.