Spiritualism: meaning, definitions and examples
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spiritualism
[ หspษชrษชtสuษlษชzษm ]
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:
๐ต๐น espiritualismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคงเฅเคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฎเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Spiritualismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ spiritualisme
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟััะธัะธะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ spirytyzm
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใชใใฅใขใชใบใ
๐ซ๐ท spiritualisme
๐ช๐ธ espiritualismo
๐น๐ท spiritรผalizm
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํผ์ฃผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฑูุญุงููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ spiritualismus
๐ธ๐ฐ spiritualizmus
๐จ๐ณ ็ตๆงไธปไน
๐ธ๐ฎ duhovnost
๐ฎ๐ธ andlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััั ะฐะฝะธ ำฉะผัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ spiritizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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