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animism
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[ˈanɪmɪz(ə)m], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the attribution of a living soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena
- the belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe
(e.g: a village steeped in ancient animism and rituals)
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from Latin anima ‘life, soul’ + -ism
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