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
  • The one difference was that there was a huge number of clergy in the D.C. area that wanted to join me in making a statement.
    Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Highland’s founders — a group of respected Black clergy and business owners — aimed both to fulfill this unmet need and to establish a reputation of excellence.
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
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  • Each of the church’s clergy members hugged Brandon, and the congregants raised their hands toward him in a show of support.
    Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The allegations claim the Riveras did not intervene and instead pressured Jane Doe to stay silent, prioritizing the church's reputation over addressing the abuse.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • With the sun conjunct Pluto in Aquarius — shaking up your 12th house of closure, dreams, healing and unconscious patterns — you’re empowered with an inner knowing and deep sense of spirituality.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Guests at their summer solstice wedding will get a sense of the couple’s own brand of spirituality.
    Tammy LaGorce, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Spiritualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualty. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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