spirituality

noun
spir·​i·​tu·​al·​i·​ty | \ ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce spirituality (audio) \
plural spiritualities

Definition of spirituality

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for spirituality

Synonyms

church, clergy, cloth, first estate, ministry, spiritualty

Antonyms

laity

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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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Williamson has criticized many mainstream Democrats for being too dismissive of the power of spirituality and religion. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, "Marianne Williamson deletes tweet suggesting "power of the mind" could turn Hurricane Dorian away from land," 4 Sep. 2019 What won’t lead to spirituality and true well-being? Brad Stulberg, Outside Online, "We've Reached Peak Wellness. Most of It Is Nonsense.," 8 Aug. 2019 Williamson spent two years at Pomona College, and on the campaign trail recalls her time there as an early example of merging contemplative spirituality with political activism. Jenni Avins, Quartzy, "Marianne Williamson is campaigning with the language of self-help and spirituality," 30 July 2019 Pulling the chariot represents the showering of everyone with an abundance of love, mercy and spirituality. Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio Festival of Chariots celebrates enlightenment," 6 July 2019 Abdul-Jabbar credits Lee for teaching him discipline and spirituality, characteristics Abdul-Jabbar said allowed him to play a 20-year NBA career relatively injury-free. Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Rips Quentin Tarantino for 'Racist' Depiction of Bruce Lee," 19 Aug. 2019 The world is in trouble because there is not enough spirituality, not enough compassion, not enough respect. Georgia Frances King, Quartz, "The secret to making people care about climate change is surprisingly simple," 15 Aug. 2019 On private forestland in the Coast Range, about 3,000 attendees dance, meditate, practice yoga, eat vegan, and celebrate secular spirituality. Brett Campbell | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "Beloved Festival works toward providing a truly diverse experience," 6 Aug. 2019 The first expresses the private world of emotion and spirituality, the other was an account of one’s career, both private and public. John Wilmerding, WSJ, "Between Fact and Imagination," 28 June 2019

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First Known Use of spirituality

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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spirituality

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English Language Learners Definition of spirituality

: the quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters : the quality or state of being spiritual

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