spiritualty

noun

ˈspir-i-chə-wəl-tē How to pronounce spiritualty (audio)
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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  1. clergy
  2. church
  3. spirituality
Noun
  • Idaho clergy members told the Idaho Statesman this was a complicated, difficult and painful conversation.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • Jones has received endorsements from at least a dozen Black clergy.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of clergy
Noun
  • Robertson said church leaders can mirror some of the tactics that the religious right use, such as discussing policy issues from the pulpit.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The association, which is headquartered in West Sacramento, consists of 32 churches across five states.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of church
Noun
  • These artists are setting the soundtrack to a cultural shift, driven by Gen Z, back to church, religion and spirituality.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Neptune can represent imagination, spirituality, idealism and illusion, while Aries is concerned with selfhood, courage and initiation.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
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“Spiritualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualty. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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