ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Zoism

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Zoism is a noun meaning (dated) A reverence for animal life or belief in animal powers and influences, as among primitive groups.

Meaning

(dated) A reverence for animal life or belief in animal powers and influences, as among primitive groups.

More Meanings

  1. (dated) A former doctrine claiming that the phenomena of life are due to a peculiar vital principle; the theory of vital force.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include zoist, zootheism, zoolatry, zoophilia, zoomorphism, zootheist.

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