spirituality

noun

spir·​i·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce spirituality (audio)
plural spiritualities
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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Was that a common thing for you, to connect Indigenous brothers on the inside with the spirituality, and really push that? Nick Estes, New Yorker, 26 June 2025 In the past couple of years, Corbin got sober, went vegan, and became engaged with politics and spirituality. Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025 Riri is a scientist obsessed with making machinery work — until magic, witchcraft and other forms of spirituality suddenly start driving the story. Alison Herman, Variety, 25 June 2025 Yoga workouts tend to focus heavily on flexibility, balance, mindfulness, and spirituality. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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