spirituality
gb/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/ us/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
B2
英語
~ 7300
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
entity
1
personal, often non‑religious inner life
Your own inner feeling of connection, meaning, and purpose in life, which may or may not be connected to a religion.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s spirituality
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
materialism (Suggests caring mainly about money and physical things, with little or no focus on inner or spiritual concerns.)
コロケーション
personal spirituality
|explore spirituality
|modern spirituality
|spirituality and religion
|spirituality and wellness
|search for spirituality
テーマ
religion
|philosophy
|psychology
|wellbeing
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Her spirituality has nothing to do with organized religion; it is about feeling connected to nature and other people.
- He turned to meditation to deepen his spirituality and find a sense of peace.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- She says her spirituality is very important to her.
- I am reading about spirituality to find more meaning in my life.
- 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.
名詞
B2
property
2
religious depth or devoutness
The strong religious side of a person or group, shown in how seriously they follow and live their faith.
用法パターン：
the spirituality of [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
irreligion (Refers to a lack of religious belief or practice, which is the opposite of strong religious spirituality.)
コロケーション
deep spirituality
|Christian spirituality
|Islamic spirituality
|Jewish spirituality
|monastic spirituality
|the spirituality of [a tradition]
テーマ
religion
|culture
例文
- Her quiet spirituality impressed everyone in the congregation.
- The book examines the spirituality of early Christian monks.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- People respected his spirituality and his simple way of life.
- Prayer is an important part of her spirituality.
- 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.
名詞
C1
entity
3
spiritual practices and activities
Actions and habits like prayer, meditation, or retreats that people do to grow in their spiritual life.
用法パターン：
spirituality in [an area of life]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
purely secular practice (Emphasizes activities done with no spiritual or sacred intention, which contrasts with spirituality-focused practices.)
コロケーション
spirituality practice
|spirituality retreat
|spirituality workshop
|spirituality group
|spirituality program
|spirituality course
テーマ
wellbeing
|health
|psychology
|religion
例文
- The hospital offers a program that integrates mindfulness and spirituality into patient care.
- She joined a weekly group to explore spirituality through meditation and discussion.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The retreat focuses on yoga and spirituality.
- Our class talks about spirituality and mental health.
- 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.
名詞
technical
C2
entity
4
academic field about spiritual life
A subject in universities or religious schools where people study how spiritual life and practice work in different religions.
用法パターン：
study of spirituality
類義語
spiritual theology (Used mainly in Christian academic contexts; more obviously theological in focus.)
対義語
secular studies (Covers fields that avoid religious or spiritual perspectives, contrasting with an explicit focus on spirituality.)
コロケーション
study spirituality
|teach spirituality
|Christian spirituality (as a course)
|course in spirituality
|department of spirituality
|spirituality studies
テーマ
religion
|academia
|education
例文
- She is completing a master's degree in Christian spirituality at the seminary.
- The university has launched a new center for the study of spirituality and culture.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- She studies spirituality at a religious university.
- The school offers a course in spirituality and prayer.
- 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.
文法
辞書形
spirituality
IPA
GB/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
US/spˌɪɹɪt͡ʃˌuˈælɪti/
音節・強勢
spir - itu - al - ity （4音節）
Stress on 4th syllable (ity)
活用形
Noun
- Base: spirituality
- Plural: spirituality
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- The clinic holds workshops on spirituality and wellness for cancer patients.
- Many wellness apps now include content about spirituality and wellness.