spiritualist

American  

[spir-i-choo-uh-list] / ˈspɪr ɪ tʃu ə lɪst /

noun

1. an adherent of spiritualism.

2. a person who is concerned with or insists on the spiritual side of things.

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Other Word Forms

• antispiritualist noun

Etymology

Origin of spiritualist

First recorded in 1640–50; spiritual + -ist

Example Sentences

In her memoirs, Leah wrote of receiving gold medals, watches, and diamonds from Ohio’s spiritualists.

From Literature

From séances to spiritualist mediums, similar practices have existed for centuries.

From BBC

In rebellions that occurred in New York, Richmond and Charleston between 1712 and 1822, “African spiritualist presences” influenced participants who believed themselves to possess supernatural protection from harm.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spiritualist, newspaper publisher and political activist, Woodhull defied social convention in nearly every aspect of her eventful life.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Twelve! Only twelve? But Lady Furbisher had hundreds of guests when her spiritualist was in town,” Lady Constance protested.

From Literature