Definition of spiritualitynext
as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church 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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Recent Examples of spirituality Open Air connects fragrance with disciplines ranging from food, music, fashion, design and nightlife to spirituality and social service. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 And while spirituality is a big part of a stay here, this is also a holiday in a luxury resort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 In their place is a broader vision of internet silliness that can mock everything from tech bros and political extremists to new age spirituality grifters and how-to videos. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Borobudur’s sense of spirituality still imbues the air around it. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality
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Noun
  • And now chaplaincy — beyond traditional worship spaces — is attracting more clergy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to punishing women who seek the priesthood, the Catholic Church has also sanctioned male clergy who support those ordinations.
    — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The broadcaster reported that more than a hundred people had gathered in and around the church for a funeral procession.
    — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At least seven people were killed, and 27 injured, after gunmen opened fire on a church in Jordan’s southern Karak province in an unprecedented attack that has left the nation stunned.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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