Definition: Spirituality

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Etymology

From Middle French spiritualité, from Late Latin spiritualitas.

Noun

spirituality (countable and uncountable, plural spiritualities)

  1. The quality or state of being spiritual, inspired by the Holy Spirit, connected with supernatural spirits, etc.
  2. Concern for that which is unseen and intangible, as opposed to physical or mundane.
  3. Appreciation for religious values.

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