ALL meanings of animism
an·i·mism
A a - 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 attribution of a soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena. 1
- noun animism the belief that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls. 1
- noun animism the belief that natural objects have souls that may exist apart from their material bodies. 1
- noun animism the doctrine that the soul is the principle of life and health. 1
- noun animism belief in spiritual beings or agencies. 1
- noun animism belief that everything has a soul 1
- noun animism A belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or phenomena. 0
- noun animism A belief that an immaterial force animates the universe. 0
- noun animism (dated) A doctrine that animal life is produced by an immaterial spirit. 0