The view that all things in nature, both animate and inanimate, contain a spirit or soul; held by primitive peoples and young children. See Also: animatism.
Origin
[L. anima, soul]
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The view that all things in nature, both animate and inanimate, contain a spirit or soul; held by primitive peoples and young children. See Also: animatism.
Origin
[L. anima, soul]