animist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who believes that objects, places, and natural phenomena all possess a distinct spiritual essence.

  - "She grew up as an animist in the Amazon rainforest."
  - "Animism is a belief system that originated among indigenous peoples."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with animist
minstrel , pristine , mistletoe

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Variants

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animism , animisms , animist , animistic , animists

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Etymology

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From the Latin anima meaning 'soul' or 'spirit'.

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Trivia

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1. Animism is one of the oldest known belief systems, with evidence dating back to the Stone Age.

2. Animism is sometimes referred to as 'nature religion' because of its focus on the natural world.

3. Animistic beliefs are still practiced by millions of people around the world today.

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Related Concepts

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1. animistic: Relating to or characterized by animism.

2. totemism: A belief system in which certain animals, plants, or natural objects are believed to have a particular relationship to a clan or group of people.

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Culture

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Animism is a belief system that has been practiced by various indigenous peoples around the world, particularly in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is characterized by the belief that all things, including animals, plants, and natural phenomena, possess a distinct spiritual essence. Animism has been expressed in various forms of art, literature, and music, and has influenced the spiritual practices of many modern religions.

How to Memorize "animist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person living in harmony with nature, believing that all things have a spirit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'animist' with the idea of a person who believes in the spiritual essence of all things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Animals, Icons, and Myths are Spiritual' to remember the meaning of 'animist'.

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