spiritualism
|spir/it/u/al/ism|
B2
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəlɪzəm/
communication with spirits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spiritualism' originates from the Latin word 'spiritus,' meaning 'breath' or 'spirit.'
Historical Evolution
'spiritus' transformed into the French word 'spirituel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'spiritualism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the spirit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'belief in communication with spirits.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a belief system that spirits of the dead can communicate with the living, often through a medium.
Many people in the 19th century were fascinated by spiritualism and attended séances.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45