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Definition of spirituality

spirituality

/ˌspɪr.ɪ.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/
spir · it · u · al · i · ty
Adverb:spiritually
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Plural:spiritualities
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Adjective:spiritual
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being concerned with the human spirit, soul, or deeper existential meaning, as opposed to material or physical things.

Example

"Many people find a sense of spirituality through meditation, nature, and quiet reflection."

2

Church property, ecclesiastical revenue, or matters belonging to the church and clergy (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The newly appointed bishop was formally invested with the spiritualities of the diocese."

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• Nearby Words

spiritualism
spiritualist
spiritualistic
spirituality
spiritualize
spiritually
spirituous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French spiritualité and Late Latin spiritualitas, derived from Latin spiritus ('breath, spirit'). In medieval English, the term primarily referred to the clergy or ecclesiastical property before evolving to denote personal religious devotion and inner consciousness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spirituality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spirituality
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