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animistic


Meanings
  • The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.

    - "In animistic cultures, the forest is considered a living being with its own spirit."
    - "Animistic people believe that every animal has a unique spirit that influences its behavior and appearance."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with animistic
animistic , mystic , pictographic , graphic , symbolic , semic , totemic , shamanistic , rhythmic , melodic , harmonic , consonant , vibrant
Homophones
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  1. anemic () : having a deficiency of red blood cells, leading to a decrease in the amount of oxygen carried to the body's tissues. Anemia can be caused by various underlying conditions or factors, such as nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, blood loss, or inherited genetic disorders.


Variants
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animism , animisms , animist , animistic , animists
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'anima' meaning 'soul' or 'life force'. The term 'animistic' was first used in the late 19th century to describe the belief systems of indigenous peoples who held that all things in the natural world possessed a soul or spirit.


Trivia
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  1. Animism is considered one of the oldest and most widespread forms of religious belief and practice throughout the world.

  2. Animistic beliefs and practices have been documented among various indigenous peoples and cultures in different parts of the world, such as Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.


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    - To memorize the word 'animistic', visualize an animated spirit residing within all objects, places, and creatures in the natural world.


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