Animism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈænɪmɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Animism is a noun meaning A belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or phenomena.
Meaning
A belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or phenomena.
More Meanings
- A belief that an immaterial force animates the universe.
- (dated) A doctrine that animal life is produced by an immaterial spirit.
Example Sentences
"I'm not entirely comfortable with the level of animism you and Hanners display towards that thing."
Word Forms
- animisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include animatism, anthropism, anima, psychism, panvitalism, panpsychicism.
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