Antispiritualistic

/ˌæntɪspɪrɪtʃuəˈlɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of opposition to spiritual or spiritualist beliefs and practices.

Etymology

From antispiritualist + -ic (a suffix making adjectives). This is a straightforward compound that describes attitudes or positions against spiritualism.

Kelly Says

The antispiritualistic movement of the 1800s wasn't just about disproving séances—it represented a broader cultural shift toward science as the standard for truth, changing how Western society valued different kinds of knowledge.

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