spirituality

noun

spir·​i·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce spirituality (audio)
plural spiritualities
Synonyms of spiritualitynext
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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The soul and spirituality were just as an important as physical and matter. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 Faith is part of the America's 250 years Faith is quintessential to American history, Mathewes says, from Native American spirituality to Christian practices of protestant settlers who first arrived from Europe to the country's robust Jewish, Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist communities. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 May 2026 The nine-track LP is a much rawer offering in her discography, exploring themes of spirituality, ego death, and the human psyche. Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2026 For some leaders, faith is grounded in religion or spirituality. Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 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 23 May. 2026.

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