as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church a long history of conflict between that nation's spiritualty and its temporal leaders

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Recent Examples of spiritualty This effort has allowed the company to approach the people living around Tsodilo Hills authentically as collaborators, not as outsiders looking to exploit their spiritualty. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 June 2022
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Noun
  • Will that change under Trump 2.0? Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of ‘Shalom’ | Commentary Photographs of the clergy holding the sign made it into much of the media coverage of the event.
    Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Eulogies were given by clergy members, who were unlikely to have known the deceased as well as their relatives and friends, and could inadvertently make mistakes — misattributing specific virtues, for example.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.
    Chris Massaro, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The basilica holds significance to Francis, who usually visits the church before and after trips abroad, as well as after hospital stays.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Jewell is the guide through this green paradise where spirituality returns amid statues of Tibetan and Hindu deities.
    Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Blue Gold Gray Sage Silver Spiritual Middle Names Parents are getting in tune with their spirituality or religious views in a more unique way.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Spiritualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualty. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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