spiritism

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

spiritist

2 of 2

noun (2)

spir·​it·​ist -ə̇tə̇st How to pronounce spiritist (audio)
-ə̇tə̇-
plural -s
: one who believes in or attempts to put in practice spiritism
specifically : spiritualist

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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 30 Jun. 2026.

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