CultureSeptember 3, 2026

psychospiritual

SY-koh-SPIR-i-choo-uhl

Definition

Relating to the intersection or integration of psychological processes and spiritual or transpersonal experiences.

Etymology

Derived from a combination of the Greek 'psyche' (soul, mind) and the Latin 'spiritus' (breath, spirit). It emerged in modern usage to describe the holistic study or practice involving both mental health and spiritual development.

In the news

The word describes the multifaceted nature of the letters between Roberts and Broderick, which combined scholarly insights with personal, internal, and soul-searching reflections.

Science Fiction, Fate, Dreams, and Depth Psychology Collide in New Nonfiction Book, StarDreaming

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