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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Connection, ritual, spirituality, friendship, and community may become protective. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Massenburg insists the movement was rooted in Black consciousness, spirituality, and Black history. Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 22 May 2026 The soul and spirituality were just as an important as physical and matter. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 There are classes and get-togethers and unofficial groups in which people celebrate literature or music or spirituality. Daniel Drake, The New York Review of Books, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 29 May. 2026.

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