spirituality

noun

spir·​i·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce spirituality (audio)
plural spiritualities
1
: something that in ecclesiastical law belongs to the church or to a cleric as such
2
: clergy
3
: sensitivity or attachment to religious values
4
: the quality or state of being spiritual

Examples of spirituality in a Sentence

We studied Eastern traditions of spirituality. the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate
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Jewell is the guide through this green paradise where spirituality returns amid statues of Tibetan and Hindu deities. Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025 In her way, Kent countered one of Warhol’s themes—cult celebrity worship—with her own ideas of social justice, activism, spirituality and optimism. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Blue Gold Gray Sage Silver Spiritual Middle Names Parents are getting in tune with their spirituality or religious views in a more unique way. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025 Revolving around a cosmic, interdimensional figure, the show was broadcast on late-night TV and merged sci-fi, spirituality, and counterculture in a way that shaped generations of Newfoundlanders. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spirituality was in the 15th century

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirituality. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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