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Spirituality (Noun)

Meaning 1

Property or income owned by a church.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

  • Historical churches in Europe were often recipients of land grants, a type of spirituality used to sustain their operations.
  • The reformation movement led to a period of reevaluation of the church's spirituality and its financial implications.
  • Following the Norman Conquest, lands held as spirituality were exempt from certain taxes and secular obligations.
  • The church as an institution benefited greatly from its accumulated spirituality, in the form of real estate and bequests.
  • Ecclesiastical authorities began to relinquish claims to parcels of land categorized as spirituality, signaling a shift towards local governance.

Synonyms

  • Church Property
  • Spiritualty

Hypernyms

  • Property
  • Holding

Hyponyms

  • Benefice
  • Temporalty

Meaning 2

Concern with things of the spirit.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The monastery's serene atmosphere fostered a sense of spirituality among its inhabitants, allowing them to connect with the divine.
  • For many people, nature has been the basis of a deep sense of spirituality, inspiring feelings of awe and wonder.
  • Her artwork was an expression of her spirituality, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of her personal journey.
  • The course explored the development of spirituality across cultures and historical periods, highlighting universal themes and shared experiences.
  • Through meditation and introspection, he sought to deepen his spirituality and find a greater sense of purpose in life.

Synonyms

  • Spiritualism
  • Spiritism
  • Otherworldliness

Hypernyms

  • Internality

Related Words

  • Spiritual (adjective)
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