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animalism
an·i·mal·ism [ ánnəm'l ìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. preoccupation with physical side of life: preoccupation with physical rather than spiritual needs
2. theory of humans' nonspiritual nature: the theory that human beings are driven by physical appetites rather than spiritual needs
3. typical animal behavior: behavior that is typical of animals

an·i·mal·is·tic [ ànnəmə lístik ] adjective
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