spiritualism

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The movement of spiritualism gained massive popularity in the United States and Europe during the late 19th century.
She became deeply involved in spiritualism after the sudden loss of her brother.

Synonyms: mysticism, occultism, parapsychology, mediumship

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spiritualism

noun

Pronunciation: ˈspɪrɪtʃuəlɪzəm

Definition

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

Examples

The movement of spiritualism gained massive popularity in the United States and Europe during the late 19th century.
She became deeply involved in spiritualism after the sudden loss of her brother.
Critics often dismissed the practices of spiritualism as elaborate stage magic and deception.

Synonyms of spiritualism

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