spirituality
gb/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/ us/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
B2
English
~ 7300
spiritualitás, lelkiség, vallásosság, jámborság, spirituális gyakorlat, lelkigyakorlat, spirituális teológia, lelkiségtan
NOUN
B2
1
lelkiség
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s spirituality
Her spirituality has nothing to do with organized religion; it is about feeling connected to nature and other people.
A spiritualitásának semmi köze a szervezett valláshoz; inkább arról szól, hogy kapcsolatban érzi magát a természettel és más emberekkel.
He turned to meditation to deepen his spirituality and find a sense of peace.
Meditálni kezdett, hogy elmélyítse a spiritualitását, és belső békére leljen.
Many young adults talk about their spirituality rather than calling themselves religious.
Traveling alone helped him reconnect with his spirituality and rethink his priorities in life.
The book explores spirituality as a way of finding meaning in a hectic modern world.
Learner examples
She says her spirituality is very important to her.
Azt mondja, hogy a spiritualitása nagyon fontos számára.
I am reading about spirituality to find more meaning in my life.
A spiritualitásról olvasok, hogy több értelmet találjak az életemben.
His spirituality grew stronger after his illness.
People can talk about spirituality even if they do not go to church.
Meditation helps me feel close to my own spirituality.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "spirituality" with "spiritualism". "Spiritualism" is a specific belief that people can talk with the spirits of dead people, while "spirituality" is a much broader idea about inner life and meaning. Another mistake is saying "a spirituality" when talking in general; usually we just say "spirituality" without an article.
Meaning
personal, often non‑religious inner life
Collocations
personal spirituality
|explore spirituality
|modern spirituality
|spirituality and religion
|spirituality and wellness
|search for spirituality
Synonyms
inner life (Stresses a person's private emotional and spiritual world, slightly broader and less focused on the idea of the sacred.)
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sense of meaning (Focuses more narrowly on having purpose, without always suggesting a connection to something higher.)
Antonyms
materialism (Suggests caring mainly about money and physical things, with little or no focus on inner or spiritual concerns.)
Themes
religion
|philosophy
|psychology
|wellbeing
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Your own inner feeling of connection, meaning, and purpose in life, which may or may not be connected to a religion.
A person's individual sense of connection to something larger than themselves, involving questions of meaning, purpose, values, or inner peace, and not necessarily linked to any organized religion.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the spirituality of [someone/something]
Her quiet spirituality impressed everyone in the congregation.
Csendes vallásossága mindenkire mély benyomást tett a gyülekezetben.
The book examines the spirituality of early Christian monks.
A könyv a korai keresztény szerzetesek lelkiségét vizsgálja.
He is admired for his spirituality as much as for his leadership.
Pilgrimage plays a central role in the spirituality of this community.
The course introduces students to the spirituality of different world religions.
Learner examples
People respected his spirituality and his simple way of life.
Az emberek tisztelték a vallásosságát és az egyszerű életmódját.
Prayer is an important part of her spirituality.
Az imádság fontos része a vallásosságának.
The spirituality of the monks is very strong.
We learned about the spirituality of different religions in class.
Her spirituality helped her make difficult choices.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "religion" when they mean "spirituality" in this sense. "Religion" is the organized system (institutions, rules, traditions), while "spirituality" is the inner, lived quality of faith within a person or group.
Meaning
religious depth or devoutness
Collocations
deep spirituality
|Christian spirituality
|Islamic spirituality
|Jewish spirituality
|monastic spirituality
|the spirituality of [a tradition]
Synonyms
piety (Often suggests respect and careful obedience to religious rules and practices; slightly more formal.)
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devoutness (Highlights strong, serious religious commitment; usually used for individuals rather than traditions.)
Antonyms
irreligion (Refers to a lack of religious belief or practice, which is the opposite of strong religious spirituality.)
Themes
religion
|culture
Definition
The strong religious side of a person or group, shown in how seriously they follow and live their faith.
The quality of being deeply religious or strongly focused on the sacred aspects of a faith, often shown in prayer, worship, and moral living.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
spirituality in [an area of life]
The hospital offers a program that integrates mindfulness and spirituality into patient care.
A kórház olyan programot kínál, amely a tudatos jelenlétet és a spirituális gyakorlatokat is beépíti a betegellátásba.
She joined a weekly group to explore spirituality through meditation and discussion.
Csatlakozott egy hetente találkozó csoporthoz, ahol meditáció és beszélgetés útján ismerkedhet a spirituális gyakorlatokkal.
Many companies now include spirituality workshops as part of their wellness programs.
The retreat combines yoga, silence, and spirituality over a long weekend.
In therapy, some clients want to talk about how spirituality fits into their recovery.
Learner examples
The retreat focuses on yoga and spirituality.
Az elvonulás középpontjában a jóga és a spirituális gyakorlatok állnak.
Our class talks about spirituality and mental health.
Az órán a spirituális gyakorlatokról és a mentális egészségről beszélünk.
He joined a group to learn about spirituality practices.
The hospital has a room for prayer and spirituality.
She teaches a course on spirituality for stressed workers.
Common mistake:
Learners may use "spirituality" here when they really need a more concrete word like "meditation", "prayer", or "ritual". "Spirituality" in this sense refers to the whole set or area of practice, not to one single action.
Meaning
spiritual practices and activities
Collocations
spirituality practice
|spirituality retreat
|spirituality workshop
|spirituality group
|spirituality program
|spirituality course
Synonyms
spiritual practice (Usually refers to one specific activity rather than the whole set of practices.)
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spiritual discipline (More formal; suggests regular, structured practice, often in a religious tradition.)
Antonyms
purely secular practice (Emphasizes activities done with no spiritual or sacred intention, which contrasts with spirituality-focused practices.)
Themes
wellbeing
|health
|psychology
|religion
Definition
Actions and habits like prayer, meditation, or retreats that people do to grow in their spiritual life.
Spiritual practices and activities, such as meditation, prayer, retreats, or reflection, that people use to develop their inner spiritual life or support their mental and emotional health.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
study of spirituality
She is completing a master's degree in Christian spirituality at the seminary.
Keresztény lelkiségtanból szerzi meg a mesterdiplomáját a teológiai szemináriumban.
The university has launched a new center for the study of spirituality and culture.
Az egyetem új központot hozott létre a spiritualitás és a kultúra tudományos kutatására.
His research in spirituality focuses on the role of prayer in social movements.
The conference brought together scholars of spirituality from different religious traditions.
He lectures in spirituality and ethics at a Catholic university.
Learner examples
She studies spirituality at a religious university.
Spirituális teológiát tanul egy egyházi egyetemen.
The school offers a course in spirituality and prayer.
Az iskola spirituális teológiáról és imádságról szóló kurzust kínál.
He wants to do research in spirituality and ethics.
Many books on spirituality are written by teachers in this field.
Spirituality is an important subject in some seminaries.
Meaning
academic field about spiritual life
Collocations
study spirituality
|teach spirituality
|Christian spirituality (as a course)
|course in spirituality
|department of spirituality
|spirituality studies
Synonyms
spiritual theology (Used mainly in Christian academic contexts; more obviously theological in focus.)
Antonyms
secular studies (Covers fields that avoid religious or spiritual perspectives, contrasting with an explicit focus on spirituality.)
Themes
religion
|academia
|education
Definition
A subject in universities or religious schools where people study how spiritual life and practice work in different religions.
An academic or theological field that studies the spiritual life, experiences, and practices within religious traditions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
spirituality
IPA
GB/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
US/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
Syllables & stress
spir - itu - al - ity (4 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (ity)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: spirituality
- Plural: spirituality
Word family
Expressions
Christian spirituality
1/kɹˈɪst͡ʃən spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
spiritual life in Christianity
The ways Christians understand and live their spiritual life, including prayer, worship, and following the teachings of Jesus.
Examples
- The course gives an overview of Christian spirituality from the early church to today.
- She is especially interested in Christian spirituality and social justice.
modern spirituality
1/mˈɑdɚn spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
contemporary forms of spirituality
Spiritual beliefs and practices that are common in today’s world, often mixing ideas from different religions and self‑help.
Examples
- The documentary looks at modern spirituality, from yoga studios to online meditation apps.
- Modern spirituality often focuses more on personal growth than on strict religious rules.
New Age spirituality
1/njˈu ˈeɪd͡ʒ spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
New Age style spirituality
A type of modern spirituality that often includes ideas like energy, crystals, astrology, and personal transformation.
Examples
- The shop mainly sells books and candles related to New Age spirituality.
- Her interests include yoga, tarot, and other forms of New Age spirituality.
religion and spirituality
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒən ˈænd spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
link between religion and spirituality
The idea of looking at both organized religion and personal spirituality together, and how they are similar or different.
Examples
- The book explores the complex relationship between religion and spirituality in modern society.
- Our podcast talks about religion and spirituality without promoting any one faith.
search for spirituality
1/sˈɚt͡ʃ fɚ spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
trying to find spirituality
The process of looking for deeper spiritual meaning or practices in your life.
Examples
- After his divorce, he began a serious search for spirituality.
- Many people in their twenties go on a search for spirituality and purpose.
spirituality and wellness
1/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti ˈænd wˈɛlnəs/
fixed phrase
link between spirituality and health
The idea that spiritual life and practices can affect a person’s physical and mental health.
Examples
- The clinic holds workshops on spirituality and wellness for cancer patients.
- Many wellness apps now include content about spirituality and wellness.