animism

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Synonyms: animist, anilism, animise

Antonyms: animist, anilism, animise

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. A [[belief]] that [[spirit]]s inhabit some or all classes of [[natural]] [[object]]s or [[phenomena]].
2. A belief that an [[immaterial]] [[force]] [[animate]]s the [[universe]].
3. {{lb|en|dated}} A doctrine that animal life is produced by an immaterial spirit.

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