Meaning of the word spiritualist in English

What does spiritualist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spiritualist

US /ˈspɪr.ə.tʃu.əl.ɪst/
UK /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl.ɪst/

Noun

someone who believes that living people can communicate with people who have died, especially someone who helps other people communicate with their dead family members:

Example:
A spiritualist had told her he could give her a message from her dead husband.

Adjective

believing that living people can communicate with people who have died, or relating to this belief:

Example:
A spiritualist medium insisted that the dead girl would return for her best friend's wedding.