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animalism

American  
[an-uh-muh-liz-uhm] / ˈæn ə məˌlɪz əm /

noun

  1. preoccupation with or motivation by sensual, physical, or carnal appetites rather than moral, spiritual, or intellectual forces.

  2. the theory that human beings lack a spiritual nature.

animalism British  
/ ˈænɪməˌlɪzəm /

noun

  1. satisfaction of or preoccupation with physical matters; sensuality

  2. the doctrine or belief that man lacks a spiritual nature

  3. a trait or mode of behaviour typical of animals

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Other Word Forms

  • animalist noun

Etymology

Origin of animalism

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

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