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spir⋅it⋅ism

  [spir-i-tiz-uhm]
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–noun
the doctrine or practices of spiritualism.
Origin:
1860–65; spirit + -ism

Related forms:
spir⋅it⋅ist, noun
spir⋅it⋅is⋅tic, adjective
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spir·it·ism   (spĭr'ĭ-tĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. The belief that the dead communicate with the living; spiritualism.

  2. The practices or doctrines of those holding such a belief.

spir'it·ist n., spir'it·is'tic adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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