noun
spiritism; ancestor worship
Refers to the belief in and veneration of spirits of the dead, often in a religious or folk context. The term is somewhat technical and may be encountered in discussions of comparative religion or anthropology.
精霊崇拝は多くの文化に見られる宗教的慣習だ。
Spiritism is a religious practice found in many cultures.
この地域では、精霊崇拝の儀式が今も行われている。
In this region, rituals of ancestor worship are still performed.