animism definition - Dictionary

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an·i·mism [ ánnə mìzzəm ]

noun

Definition:

1. belief that nature has soul: the belief that things in nature, e.g. trees, mountains, and the sky, have souls or consciousness

2. belief in organizing force in universe: the belief that a supernatural force animates and organizes the universe

3. belief in existence of separate spirit: the belief that people have spirits that do or can exist separately from their bodies

[Mid-19th century. < Latin anima "soul"]

an·i·mist adjective, noun

an·i·mis·tic [ ànnə místik ] adjective