Espiritismo (en. Spiritism)

es-pi-ri-tis-mo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A doctrine that studies the relationship between spirits and humans.
Spiritism emphasizes communication with spirits.
Ang espiritismo ay nagbibigay-diin sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga espiritu.
A practice based on the belief in the possibility of communicating with the spirits of the deceased.
Many people attend séances to investigate spiritism.
Maraming tao ang nagtutungo sa mga seance upang siyasatin ang espiritismo.
Teaching that spirits can provide knowledge and guidance to the living.
According to spiritism, spirits send messages to the living.
Ayon sa espiritismo, ang mga espiritu ay nagbibigay ng mga mensahe sa mga nabubuhay.

Etymology

from Spanish 'espiritismo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

spiritism and mediumship
The combination of spiritism and the ability to communicate with spirits.
espiritismo at mediumship

Related Words

medium
A person believed to have the ability to communicate with spirits.
medium

Slang Meanings

Superstitions or beliefs in spirits
Our grandmothers say we shouldn't engage in espiritismo after someone in the family has died.
Sabi ng mga lola, huwag tayong mag-espiritismo kapag may namatay sa pamilya.
Everyone has their own 'spirit guides'
Some people really believe in espiritismo because they think they have their own spirit guides.
May mga tao talagang matindi ang paniniwala sa espiritismo, kasi naniniwala silang may mga spirit guides sila.
A way to communicate with deceased people
Some use espiritismo to communicate with deceased relatives.
Ginagamit ng iba ang espiritismo para makipag-communicate sa mga pumanaw na kapamilya.