noun
spiritualist
Spiritualist (noun) means someone who believes it's possible to communicate with the spirits of the dead. Example: “The spiritualist claimed she could contact the family's late grandmother.”
noun
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Someone who believes it's possible to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
"The spiritualist claimed she could contact the family's late grandmother."
How to use spiritualist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA believer in spiritualism — the idea that the living can communicate with the dead.
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Word forms
- Plural
- spiritualists
- Comparative
- more spiritualist
- Superlative
- most spiritualist
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The _____ claimed she could contact the family's late grandmother.
Etymology
From spiritual plus the "-ist" suffix, denoting a believer or practitioner.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spiritualist
realist
vocalist
idealist
finalist
loyalist
medalist
socialist
herbalist
mentalist
capitalist
journalist
specialist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “spiritualist” mean?
The word “spiritualist” means someone who believes it's possible to communicate with the spirits of the dead. In plain terms, a believer in spiritualism — the idea that the living can communicate with the dead.
How do you use “spiritualist” in a sentence?
Here is “spiritualist” used in a sentence: “The spiritualist claimed she could contact the family's late grandmother.”
What is another word for “spiritualist”?
Words with a similar meaning to “spiritualist” include medium and spiritist.
What part of speech is “spiritualist”?
“Spiritualist” is a noun.
