plural of Spiritual

(Christianity, historical) A member of a branch of the Franciscan order that advocated simple dress and renounced the owning of property.

plural of spiritual

A realization or inspiration about the connection with an entity or entities beyond the immediate and physical world, of "God" or other intangible, sacred spirit.

(orthography) A diacritic mark in Ancient Greek used to indicate aspiration of an initial vowel or rho.

(orthography) Synonym of smooth breathing

plural of spiritus asper

(music) A genre of African American song, usually with a Christian text, and sung a cappella with no harmony; it developed into gospel music.

(religion) The persecution of a person or group on religious grounds, without actual physical violence.

The departure from the Christian faith or some branch of it.