spiritualization
/,spiritjuəlai'zeiʃn/
Definition
Noun: 1. The act or process of making something spiritual: The action of infusing an object, concept, or practice with spiritual character, meaning, or significance. 2. The act of elevating or interpreting something in a spiritual manner: The process of attributing a higher, non-material, or religious meaning to something that may be physical or secular.
Usage
Spiritualization is typically used in religious, philosophical, or artistic contexts to describe a transformative process. It often implies a shift from a material or mundane understanding to one that is sacred, symbolic, or concerned with the spirit.
Examples
- The spiritualization of daily chores through mindfulness can turn them into meditative practices.
- The poet's work involves the spiritualization of nature, seeing mountains and rivers as manifestations of the divine.
- Many rituals are based on the spiritualization of basic human actions like eating and drinking.
Advanced Usage
- In Theology: Refers to interpreting scriptural texts or historical events beyond their literal meaning to uncover a deeper spiritual truth.
- In Art and Criticism: Describes imbuing artistic subjects or forms with symbolic, transcendent meaning.
Variants and Related Words
- Spiritualize (verb): To make spiritual; to imbue with spirituality.
- Spiritual (adjective): Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
Synonyms
- Sanctification
- Consecration
- Elevation
- Transcendentalization
Antonyms
- Materialization
- Secularization
- Desecration
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Spiritual interpretation: A method of understanding texts or events by seeking their inner spiritual meaning.
- To imbue with spirit: To fill or inspire with a particular spirit or quality, closely related to the act of spiritualization.
Noun
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the act of making something spiritual; infusing it with spiritual content
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