spiritism
/ˈspɪrɪtɪzəm/
noun
- A belief or practice that involves communicating with the spirits of the dead, often through a medium.
- Many people in the 19th century became interested in spiritism and attended séances.
- She wrote a book about the history of spiritism and its influence on modern culture.
- Spiritism is sometimes confused with other spiritual practices like shamanism.
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