animistic

Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to animism.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

animist ism epicurean theistic philosophy doctrine empirical pagan eclectic existential idealistic heathen idealist hedonistic instrumentalist
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Antonyms

mistake abortion impractical ignorance misunderstanding stupid
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Related terms

animism animist

Phrases with the word

animistic practices

Examples

Certain indigenous religious groups such as the Australian Aboriginals are more typically totemic, whereas others like the Inuit are more typically animistic in their worldview. Source: Internet

A Zanni also has an animistic view of the world in that he senses a spirit in everything, so it could be eaten. Source: Internet

For these individuals, objects can appear to possess animistic or humanistic power while people are perceived as objects. Source: Internet

Hoppál 2007b: 13 It not only reveals the animistic views hiding behind shamanism, but also conveys their relevance for the contemporary world, where ecological problems have validated paradigms about balance and protection. Source: Internet

Long after the triumph of the Church of Scotland in the Lowlands, Highlanders and Islanders clung to an old-fashioned Christianity infused with animistic folk beliefs and practices. Source: Internet

Christianity is the fourth largest religion at 0.3%. citation The remaining 0.1% population follow various folk religions and animistic faiths. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

animise animism animist animistic practices animistically animize