animism meaning

UK US /ˈænəmɪzəm/ 4 syllables

animism (noun): the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls.

Definition of animism

  1. the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls
    • animism is common among primitive peoples

    Type of: doctrine

    Related forms: animistic, animist

How to pronounce animism

animism is pronounced /ˈænəmɪzəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in SM · 7-letter words

More about animism on Wikipedia.