noun
- Plural of animatism; the attribution of life or consciousness to inanimate objects or natural phenomena.
Usage: anthropology; formal
Examples
- Early cultures often practiced animatisms, believing that rocks and rivers possessed spiritual essence.
- The anthropologist studied various animatisms across indigenous societies.
- Animatisms reflect humanity's attempt to understand and relate to the natural world.
- Many traditional religions incorporate elements of animatisms in their worldviews.