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   spiritual

   /ˈspɪrɪtʃʊəl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things: "I'm responsible for his spiritual welfare" Similar non-materialinnerpsychicpsychicalpsychologicalincorporealintangibleother-worldlyunworldlyetherealtranscendentmysticmysticalnuminousmetaphysicalrare:extramundaneimmaterialOpposite physicalmaterialcorporealmundane
   • ▪ having a relationship based on a profound level of mental or emotional communion: "he never forgot his spiritual father"
   • ▪ (of a person) not concerned with material values or pursuits.
   • 2. relating to religion or religious belief: "the country's spiritual leader" Similar religioussacreddivineholynon-secularchurchchurchlyecclesiasticdevotionalOpposite secular

   noun

   • 1. a religious song of a kind associated with black Christians of the southern US, and thought to derive from the combination of European hymns and African musical elements by black slaves.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French spirituel, from Latin spiritualis, from spiritus (see spirit).

   Derivatives

   • 1. spiritualness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spiritualSpiritual Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SPIRITUAL is of, relating to, consisting of, or affecting the spirit : incorporeal. How to use spiritual in a sentence.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SpiritualitySpirituality - Wikipedia

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   Spiritual. All practices aim at purifying ego-centeredness, and direct the abilities at the divine reality. [137] Spiritual practices may include meditation, mindfulness, prayer, the contemplation of sacred texts, ethical development, [118] and spiritual retreats in a convent.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › spiritualSPIRITUAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SPIRITUAL definition: 1. relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs: 2. a type of religious…. Learn more.

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › spiritualSpiritual Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   SPIRITUAL meaning: 1 : of or relating to a person's spirit; 2 : of or relating to religion or religious beliefs

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › spiritualSpiritual - definition of spiritual by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Of, relating to, consisting of, or having the nature of spirit; not material; supernatural: spiritual power. 2. Of, concerned with, or affecting the soul: spiritual guidance; spiritual growth. 3. Not concerned with material or worldly things: led a spiritual life. 4. Of or belonging to a religion; sacred: spiritual practices; spiritual music. n.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spiritualSpiritual - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Spiritual is the adjective form of the word spirit, which comes from the Latin word for "breath," and means the thing that animates life. Spiritual can be used to talk about anything that goes beyond mere physical existence, from ghost spirits to religious feelings.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › spiritualSPIRITUAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Spiritual means relating to people's deepest thoughts and beliefs, rather than to their bodies and physical surroundings. She is a very spiritual person, and does not really care about material things.