Definition of spiritualtynext
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
  • Iran’s ruling clergy have weathered huge protests many times before.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Replaced by sycophants and suffocated by the clergy’s interference in daily life, this class has long since lost faith in the system.
    Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Kelly has a reputation as one of the most disruptive regulars stationed outside the church.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The sun won’t rise before seven thirty, Camilla thought, as her gaze drifted bitterly over the nearby rooftops and domed churches in the distance.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The entry sequence sets the tone for the project’s fusion of technology, craft, and occasional whiffs of spirituality.
    Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Wonder Project strives to make movies and TV shows that infuse elements of spirituality and stories that explore questions of meaning and purpose.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026

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“Spiritualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualty. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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