spirituality

noun

ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce spirituality (audio)
Definition of spiritualitynext
as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church 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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Recent Examples of spirituality Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science. — Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2025 Forty years of sacrifice, 40 years of forgiveness, of talking about faith, spirituality, love, real love, unwavering love in spite of myself. — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025 On top of reconsidering your long-term goals, this may prompt re-evaluate your perception of spirituality or perhaps revisit projects that never got off the ground. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025 The image of monkey god Hanuman, representing wisdom, strength, courage, devotion and self-discipline, is prominently placed in the series, which pits Western notions of wealth and materialism against Buddhist concepts of selflessness and spirituality. — Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

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