1. the practice or supposed ability to communicate with spirits of the dead
Usage: spiritualism; paranormal

Examples

• She claimed to have developed her mediumship abilities after a near-death experience.
• The Victorian era saw a surge of interest in mediumship and séances.
• Many people are skeptical about the authenticity of mediumship.
• He studied mediumship for years before offering his services to the public.
• The medium’s reputation for accurate mediumship drew clients from across the country.
• Scientific investigations of mediumship have produced mixed results.