animism

an·i·mism

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-uh-miz-uh m]
- /ˈæn əˌmɪz əm/
- /ˈæn.ɪ.mɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-miz-uh m]
- /ˈæn əˌmɪz əm/

Definitions of animism word

noun animism the belief that natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself have desires and intentions 3
noun animism (in the philosophies of Plato and Pythagoras) the hypothesis that there is an immaterial force that animates the universe 3
noun animism the doctrine that all life is produced by a spiritual force separate from matter 3
noun animism the belief that all natural phenomena have souls independent of their physical being 3
noun animism a belief in the existence of spirits, demons, etc. 3
noun animism the belief that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls. 1

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Origin of animism

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < Latin anim(a) (see anima) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Animism

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animism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for animism

noun animism

polytheism — the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or in many gods.

Just one Synonym for animism