spirituality
/,spiritju'æliti/
Definition
- Noun:
- Concern with things of the spirit: The quality or state of being concerned with religion, sacred matters, or the human spirit and soul as opposed to material or physical things.
- Property or income owned by a church: (Often plural: spiritualities) In historical or legal contexts, the revenue and property belonging to a church or ecclesiastical office.
Usage and Examples
- Noun (Concern with the spirit):
- Her deep spirituality guides all her decisions.
- The retreat focused on meditation and personal spirituality rather than organized religion.
- Noun (Church property):
- The bishop was responsible for managing the spiritualities of the diocese. (Note: This plural form is specific to this meaning.)
Advanced Usage
- "Spirituality" vs. "Religion": While often related, spirituality can refer to a personal, subjective search for meaning and connection with the sacred, which may exist independently of formal religious institutions. Religion often implies a structured system of beliefs and practices shared by a community.
- He finds spirituality in nature, though he doesn't follow any particular religion.
Variants and Related Words
- Spiritual (adj): Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
- She is on a spiritual journey.
- Spiritualize (verb): To give a spiritual character or meaning to.
- The poet sought to spiritualize everyday experiences.
Synonyms
- Piety: Devotion to religious duties and practices.
- Devoutness: The quality of being deeply religious.
- Otherworldliness: The quality of being concerned with spiritual or abstract matters rather than the physical world.
- Ecclesiastical property (for the second meaning): Church assets, temporalities.
Antonyms
- Materialism: A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.
- Worldliness: Concern with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual or intellectual pursuits.
- Secularity: The state of being separate from religion.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Spiritual awakening": A profound realization or newfound awareness of a spiritual dimension to life.
- Traveling to India prompted a spiritual awakening in her.
- "Spiritual home": A place where one feels a deep sense of belonging on a spiritual or ideological level.
- The ancient temple felt like his spiritual home.
Noun
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concern with things of the spirit
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property or income owned by a church
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