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
  • Many end up in caring professions like nurses, therapists, or members of the clergy.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • New churches build their own capacity, gain independence and then send off clergy and members to start more churches.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Thunders and Nolan died less than a year apart in 1991 and 1992, and Kane was long retired from music and working at the Mormon church’s Family History Center in Los Angeles.
    Daniel Kreps, Andy Greene March 1, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The suit alleges the city violated RLUIPA and the church’s First Amendment rights to free speech and assembly and the free exercise of religion.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science.
    Carved in Blue, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Forty years of sacrifice, 40 years of forgiveness, of talking about faith, spirituality, love, real love, unwavering love in spite of myself.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025

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“Spiritualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualty. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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