spirituality

noun

spir·​i·​tu·​al·​i·​ty ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

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

Synonyms

• church
• clergy
• cloth
• first estate
• ministry
• spiritualty

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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She is guided by a definition of spirituality followed by her colleagues in the palliative care realm. —Kimberly Winston, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024

Examples include discussing spirituality, dating, and videos games. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1