spiritualism

• Nom désignant une doctrine ou un système de croyances selon lequel l'esprit ou l'âme peut exister séparément du corps, ou affirmant que les esprits des morts peuvent communiquer avec les vivants, souvent par l'intermédiaire d'un médium, ainsi que l'intérêt porté aux questions spirituelles.

A noun referring to a belief system or doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God, or the belief that spirits of the dead can communicate with the living, often through a medium, and is also associated with concern for spiritual matters.

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1. C1formal

   A theological doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God and the spiritual nature of reality.

   Spiritualisme

   • Spiritualism in this sense posits a divine being distinct from the material world.
   • The philosopher argued for a form of spiritualism that separates God from creation.
   • Many early theologians debated the nuances of spiritualism versus materialism.

2. Belief in spirit communicationB2formal

   The belief that the spirits of the dead can communicate with the living, often through a medium.

   Spiritisme

   • She attended a séance to explore spiritualism and contact her late grandmother.
   • Spiritualism became popular in the 19th century as a movement.
   • The medium claimed to practice spiritualism by channeling messages from the afterlife.

   Synonymesspiritism

3. Concern with spiritual mattersB2formal

   A focus on spiritual or immaterial aspects of life, as opposed to material or physical concerns.

   spiritualité

   • His art reflects a deep spiritualism, emphasizing inner peace and transcendence.
   • The retreat promoted spiritualism through meditation and reflection.
   • She found solace in spiritualism, prioritizing her soul's well-being over worldly gains.

   Synonymesotherworldlinessspirituality

   Antonymesmaterialism