Synonyms of spirituality

spirituality

noun

ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

as in clergy

the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church

the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clergy
• church
• ministry
• spiritualty
• episcopate
• priesthood
• hierarchy
• cloth
• first estate
• diaconate
• presbytery
• clerkship
• monkhood

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spirituality

In fact, a throwback to traditional Chinese spirituality and Western New Age practices pervades much of the town. — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026

The sun is also approaching an alignment with Neptune, making everything from our spirituality and compassion to our vivid imagination more accessible. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

According to the Global Psychedelic Survey, religion and spirituality are among the top reasons that people in North America are using the drugs, with that intention showing up at a significantly higher rate than in other areas of the globe. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

For decades, traditional sources of authority have competed with forms of spirituality based on personal experience, self-discovery and well-being. — Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026