spiritism

noun

spir·​it·​ism ˈspir-ə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce spiritism (audio)
spiritist noun
spiritistic adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spiritism was in 1853

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“Spiritism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiritism. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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