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/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl ˈliːdər/ · spir·i·tual lead·er
noun
- A person who provides guidance, authority, or instruction in religious, mystical, or moral matters within a community or movement. The congregation looked to their spiritual leader for comfort during the crisis.
- A figurehead who embodies the spiritual ideals of a group, often consulted for ethical decisions. When the council faced a dilemma, they deferred to the spiritual leader for counsel.
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Did you know? The phrase "spiritual leader" gained prominence in English translations of Eastern texts in the early 20th century, popularising titles like "spiritual leader of the Tibetan people".