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spiritualism

spi·ri·tua·lism

UK/ˈspɪɹɪtjuəlɪzəm/ US/ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəlɪzəm/ uncommon

noun

1.

(theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God

2.

the belief that the spirits of dead people can communicate with people who are still alive (especially via a medium)

3.

Origin

From spiritual + -ism.

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