SPIRITUALTY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

spiritualty

noun

ˈspir-i-chə-wəl-tē

Definition of spiritualty

as in clergy

the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church a long history of conflict between that nation's spiritualty and its temporal leaders

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Recent Examples of spiritualty This effort has allowed the company to approach the people living around Tsodilo Hills authentically as collaborators, not as outsiders looking to exploit their spiritualty. — Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 June 2022

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Noun

Government repression increasingly targeted Catholic clergy in communities in Quiché, and Gerardi began to openly protest the violent acts.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Officials and clergy promoted July 8 as a Russian answer to Valentine’s Day.

— Diana Dukhanova, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of clergy

Noun

The mission, open for daily tours still operates as a Catholic church.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
While smaller than its counterparts in Orange County or the San Gabriel Valley, the San Fernando Valley has a strong Vietnamese community with churches, temples, civic organizations and even a small magazine, Ma said.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of church

Noun

Camino de Santiago blends history, spirituality and scenery on the route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of the apostle Saint James.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
The Camino de Santiago in Spain Blending history, spirituality and scenery, the Camino de Santiago leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, said to be the resting place of the apostle Saint James.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

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