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Spiritual Bias

/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl ˈbaɪəs/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A tendency to favor or lean towards a particular spiritual belief or practice.

    "Her spiritual bias influenced her interpretation of the ancient texts."
  2. 2

    An inclination or preference that affects one's perspective on spiritual matters.

    "The spiritual bias of the community shaped their rituals and traditions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'spiritual' originates from the Latin 'spiritualis', meaning 'of breath' or 'of the spirit', which evolved through Middle English. 'Bias' comes from the Old French 'biais', meaning 'slant' or 'oblique', which has roots in the Latin 'bivium', referring to a fork in the road, symbolizing a choice or inclination.

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