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animism
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɐniˈmizmu/a·ni·mis·mo
Definition
1Belief system that attributes a soul or spiritual principle not only to humans but also to animals, plants, natural objects, and phenomena.
Usage examples
“Animism is a fundamental characteristic of many traditional African religions.”
“The anthropologist studied the manifestations of animism in that tribal culture.”