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an·i·mism
 animism
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- pronunciation:
- ae
n
mih
zm
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the belief that the universe and all of its material objects, beings, and phenomena possess a spirit or consciousness.
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| definition 2: |
the doctrine that the soul is the essential principle animating the universe.
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| definition 3: |
the belief that spiritual beings or souls can exist without a body to house them.
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| derivations: |
animistic (adj.), animist (n.) |
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