What does spirituality mean?
Definitions for spirituality
ˌspɪr ɪ tʃuˈæl ɪ tispir·i·tu·al·i·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
spiritualty, spirituality, church propertynoun
property or income owned by a church
spirituality, spiritualism, spiritism, otherworldlinessnoun
concern with things of the spirit
Wiktionary
spiritualitynoun
The quality or state of being spiritual.
spiritualitynoun
Concern for that which is unseen and intangible, as opposed to physical or mundane.
spiritualitynoun
Appreciation for religious values.
spiritualitynoun
That which belongs to the church, or to a person as an ecclesiastic, or to religion, as distinct from temporalities.
During the vacancy of a see, the archbishop is guardian of the spiritualities thereof. uE000168512uE001 Blackstone.
spiritualitynoun
An ecclesiastical body; the whole body of the clergy, as distinct from, or opposed to, the temporality.
Five entire subsidies were granted to the king by the spirituality. uE000168513uE001 Fuller.
Etymology: spiritualitas.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Spiritualitynoun
Etymology: from spiritual.
If this light be not spiritual, yet it approacheth nearest unto spirituality; and if it have any corporality, then of all other the most subtile and pure. Walter Raleigh.
A pleasure made for the soul; suitable to its spirituality, and equal to all its capacities. Robert South, Sermons.
Many secret indispositions and aversions to duty will steal upon the soul, and it will require both time and close application of mind to recover it to such a frame, as shall dispose it for the spiritualities of religion. Robert South, Sermons.
Of common right, the dean and chapter are guardians of the spiritualities, during the vacancy of a bishoprick. John Ayliffe.
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spirituality
Spirituality is a broad concept with many interpretations, but generally it refers to a sense of connection to something greater than ourselves, often involving a search for meaning or purpose in life. It is a deeply personal, subjective experience, that may encompass belief in metaphysical realities, religious practices, or contemplative activities. It is associated with inner peace, compassion, and a sense of wholeness, often encouraging people to express love, kindness and understanding towards others.
Webster Dictionary
Spiritualitynoun
the quality or state of being spiritual; incorporeality; heavenly-mindedness
Spiritualitynoun
that which belongs to the church, or to a person as an ecclesiastic, or to religion, as distinct from temporalities
Spiritualitynoun
an ecclesiastical body; the whole body of the clergy, as distinct from, or opposed to, the temporality
Etymology: [L. spiritualitas: cf. F. spiritualit.]
Wikidata
Spirituality
The term spirituality lacks a definitive definition, although social scientists have defined spirituality as the search for "the sacred," where "the sacred" is broadly defined as that which is set apart from the ordinary and worthy of veneration. The term "spirituality" is derived from the Latin spiritualitas and the Biblical "roeach/pneuma". It means to be put in motion, to be a living person, and being driven. In a Bibilical context it means being animated by God. The use of the term "spirituality" has changed throughout the ages. In modern times spirituality is often separated from religion, and connotes a blend of humanistic psychology with mystical and esoteric traditions and eastern religions aimed at personal well-being and personal development. The notion of "spiritual experience" plays an important role in modern spirituality, but has a relatively recent origin.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Spirituality
Sensitivity or attachment to religious values, or to things of the spirit as opposed to material or worldly interests. (from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th ed, and Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed)
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of spirituality in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of spirituality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of spirituality in a Sentence
When people start engaging with things like astrology and Tarot and spirituality, a lot of them just see it all as one, instead of a bunch of discrete approaches to engaging with the world, or engaging outside of the boundaries of scientific materialism.
I think we are all spiritual. We just need to plug in to realize that. The therapy, the spirituality, having wonderful friends around me. I’ve never felt so blessed.
There is no science without spirituality; spirituality has no meaning without science.
Poetry absolves spirituality from the dividedness of religions and provides us with a sanctuary that excludes no one.
beauty plus personality equal model while beauty plus personality plus spirituality equals super model
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- الروحانيةArabic
- espiritualitatCatalan, Valencian
- Geistigkeit, SpiritualitätGerman
- espiritualidadSpanish
- hengellisyysFinnish
- spiritualitéFrench
- espiritualidadeGalician
- आध्यात्मिकताHindi
- lelkiségHungarian
- spiritualitàItalian
- 霊性Japanese
- 영성Korean
- spiritualiteitDutch
- hodiyinNavajo, Navaho
- espiritualidadePortuguese
- духо́вностьRussian
- روحانیتUrdu
- 灵性Chinese
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