Cryptic crossword clue
Philosopher anti-ritual, I suspect 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word UTILITARIAN

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Philosopher" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case philosopher = utilitarian.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UTILITARIAN mean?

UTILITARIAN noun
  1. Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.
UTILITARIAN adjective
  1. Of or relating to utility
  2. Pertaining to utilitarianism
  3. Practical and functional, present for use, not just for show.

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