1. A religious or philosophical belief that the human soul or spirit exists independently of the body and can communicate with the living, especially through a medium
Many people in the 19th century were drawn to spiritualism and attended séances.
Muitas pessoas no século XIX eram atraídas pelo espiritismo e frequentavam sessões espíritas.
2. The philosophical view that spiritual or non-physical entities and forces are fundamental to reality
Spiritualism contrasts with materialism in its understanding of existence.
O espiritismo contrasta com o materialismo em sua compreensão da existência.
3. Emphasis on spiritual rather than material or worldly matters
Her commitment to spiritualism guided all her life decisions.
Seu compromisso com o espiritualismo orientou todas as suas decisões de vida.