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spiritualism Synonyms
Another word for spiritualism
Choosing another word for spiritualism depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A system of belief or religious practice based on the conviction that the spirits of the dead exist and have both the ability and the inclination to communicate with the living, especially through a medium.
Usage Example
"During the late nineteenth century, interest in spiritism grew rapidly across both Europe and North America."
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spiritism
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mediumship
necromancy
• noun (Context 2)
The philosophical doctrine that the ultimate reality of the universe is spiritual or immaterial rather than physical, and that the finite mind or spirit is the fundamental substance of existence.
Usage Example
"In metaphysics, his lectures contrasted classical materialism with various forms of nineteenth-century French immaterialism."
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immaterialism
idealism
Opposites of spiritualism
The opposite of spiritualism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
materialism
physicalism
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spiritualism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spiritualism