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