animalism

an·i·mal·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-uh-muh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈæn ə məˌlɪz əm/
- /ˈænɪməlɪzm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-muh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈæn ə məˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of animalism word

noun animalism satisfaction of or preoccupation with physical matters; sensuality 3
noun animalism the doctrine or belief that man lacks a spiritual nature 3
noun animalism a trait or mode of behaviour typical of animals 3
noun animalism the activity, appetites, nature, etc. of animals 3
noun animalism the doctrine that human beings are mere animals with no soul or spiritual quality 3
noun animalism preoccupation with or motivation by sensual, physical, or carnal appetites rather than moral, spiritual, or intellectual forces. 1

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Origin of animalism

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; animal(ize) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Animalism

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animalism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for animalism

noun animalism

animality — the animal side of man, as opposed to the intellectual or spiritual
sensuality — sensual nature: the sensuality of Keats's poetry.
fleshly — of or relating to the flesh or body; bodily, corporeal, or physical.
physicality — the physical attributes of a person, especially when overdeveloped or overemphasized.

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