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spiritualism

/ˌspɪrɪˈtuːəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does spiritualism mean?

noun

A philosophical and theological belief that the human spirit can exist outside the physical body and that it can communicate with the spirit world through various means, such as mediumship and séances.

Example

"The spiritualist movement gained popularity in the 19th century, with many people seeking to communicate with loved ones who had passed away."

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