Looking for the meaning of the word ANIMISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ANIMISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Animism
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from Latin anima ‘life, soul’ + -ism
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈanɪmɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the attribution of a living soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena.
Short Definition:attribution of living soul to plants
Definition:
the belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe
Short Definition:belief in supernatural power that organizes and animates material universe
Examples:- a village steeped in ancient animism and rituals
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