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animalism

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐniˈmalizmu/rare

a·ni·ma·lis·mo

Definition

Doctrine or attitude that advocates the superiority of animal instincts or that reduces humans to their animal condition.
The philosopher criticized the animalism that denied human rationality.
The artistic movement was a reaction against animalism in culture.

Etymology

Do latim 'animal' + sufixo '-ismo'.

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