spiritualism

Meanings

• noun

  A belief system based on the belief that the spirit or soul is separate from the physical body and can be contacted and communicated with, often through mediums or psychics.

  - "She has been practicing spiritualism for many years."
  - "The spiritualism movement gained popularity in the late 19th century."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspɪɹɪtjuəlɪzəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89322295"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spiritualism
maternalism , paternalism , materialism

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Variants

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spiritualism , spiritualisms , spiritualist , spiritualistic , spiritualists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'spiritus,' meaning breath or ghost, and the suffix '-alism.'

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'spiritualism' was in 1848, when the Fox Sisters claimed to have communicated with spirits in their home in Hydesville, New York.

2. Spiritualism was a popular belief system in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with many famous figures, including Mark Twain and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, believing in it.

3. The first spiritualist church was founded in 1853 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mediumship: The practice of communicating with the dead or spirits through a medium.

2. Seance: A gathering of individuals for the purpose of attempting to communicate with the dead or spirits.

3. Table Turning: A method of communicating with spirits through a table that is believed to move or 'turn' on its own.

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Culture

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Spiritualism has a rich cultural history, particularly in the United States and Europe, where it gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has been the subject of literature, art, music, and film, and has influenced various spiritual and religious movements. Some notable figures associated with spiritualism include Helen Peters, Andrew Jackson Davis, and the Fox Sisters.

How to Memorize "spiritualism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a dimly lit room, sitting at a table with a group of friends, attempting to contact spirits through a medium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spiritualism' with the idea of communication with the dead or spirits.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-P-I-R-I-T-U-A-L-I-S-M to remember the definition: Separate Physical Identity Revealed Through Universal Intuitive Links and Spiritual Manifestations.

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