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animalism

[ an-uh-muh-liz-uhm ]
/ ˈæn ə məˌlɪz əm /
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noun
preoccupation with or motivation by sensual, physical, or carnal appetites rather than moral, spiritual, or intellectual forces.
the theory that human beings lack a spiritual nature.
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Origin of animalism

First recorded in 1825–35; animal(ize) + -ism

Words nearby animalism

Animal Farm, animal heat, animal husbandry, Animalia, animalier, animalism, animalist, animalistic, animality, animalize, animal kingdom
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Words related to animalism

animality, sensuality, fleshliness

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British Dictionary definitions for animalism

animalism
/ (ˈænɪməˌlɪzəm) /
noun
satisfaction of or preoccupation with physical matters; sensuality
the doctrine or belief that man lacks a spiritual nature
a trait or mode of behaviour typical of animals

Derived forms of animalism

animalist, noun
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