Spiritualism: meaning, definitions and examples

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spiritualism

 

[ หˆspษชrษชtสƒuษ™lษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

belief system

Spiritualism is a belief system that suggests the existence of spirits and the possibility of communication with them, typically through mediums. It emerged in the 19th century and often overlaps with various religious and philosophical movements. Practitioners believe that the spirits of the deceased can provide guidance and information about the afterlife. Spiritualism emphasizes personal experience and often incorporates practices like sรฉances and automatic writing.

Synonyms

metaphysics, occultism, spiritual beliefs

Examples of usage

  • She practices spiritualism to connect with her late grandmother.
  • Spiritualism gained popularity during the Victorian era.
  • Many people attend spiritualism events to seek answers from the beyond.

Translations

Translations of the word "spiritualism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espiritualismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคงเฅเคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฎเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spiritualismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spiritualisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ั€ะธั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spirytyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ”ใƒชใƒใƒฅใ‚ขใƒชใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spiritualisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espiritualismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spiritรผalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ํ˜ผ์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑูˆุญุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spiritualismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spiritualizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ตๆ€งไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duhovnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัƒั…ะฐะฝะธ ำฉะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spiritizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espiritualismo

Etymology

The term 'spiritualism' originated in the mid-19th century, rooted in earlier beliefs about the spirit world and afterlife that have existed in various cultures throughout history. The movement gained traction with the advent of the Fox sisters in 1848, who claimed to communicate with spirits through rapping sounds and became instrumental in popularizing the practice in America. Spiritualism drew inspiration from many religious and philosophical traditions, including Romanticism and theosophy, as it sought to explore the intersection of science and the supernatural. Over the years, it evolved further, leading to various sects and practices, each adding unique elements to the core tenets of spiritualism. Today, it remains a subject of interest both as a religious movement and a philosophical exploration of existence beyond the physical realm.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,649, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.