Spirituality | Definition of Spirituality by Merriam-Webster

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1 : something that in ecclesiastical law belongs to the church or to a cleric as such

3 : sensitivity or attachment to religious values

We studied Eastern traditions of spirituality. the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate

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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Spirituality. Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirituality. Accessed 16 Mar. 2020.

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