Animistic
adjective
Believing that objects, places and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.
Many indigenous cultures have animistic beliefs, seeing spirits in rivers, trees, and stones.
Often appears as...
- animistic beliefs
- animistic religion
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Characterized by a belief in the influence of inanimate objects as if they were alive.
Her animistic view made her see the world as full of living entities.
Often appears as...
- animistic view
- animistic approach
adjective
Believing that objects, places and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.
Many indigenous cultures have animistic beliefs, seeing spirits in rivers, trees, and stones.
Often appears as...
- animistic beliefs
- animistic religion
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Characterized by a belief in the influence of inanimate objects as if they were alive.
Her animistic view made her see the world as full of living entities.
Often appears as...
- animistic view
- animistic approach
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that 'animistic' often relates to indigenous peoples' spiritual views and should be used respectfully.
When discussing Native American traditions, she described their animistic practices with great respect.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Religion
'Animistic' isn't limited to formal religions but extends to everyday objects and nature in some beliefs.
He felt a deep, animistic connection with the ancient oak tree in his backyard.
Pro Tip 3/3Universal Essence
Animistic views often hold that all things in the universe have a spiritual essence, not just living beings.
According to animistic thought, even the stars in the sky are alive with spirit.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that 'animistic' often relates to indigenous peoples' spiritual views and should be used respectfully.
When discussing Native American traditions, she described their animistic practices with great respect.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Religion
'Animistic' isn't limited to formal religions but extends to everyday objects and nature in some beliefs.
He felt a deep, animistic connection with the ancient oak tree in his backyard.
Pro Tip 3/3Universal Essence
Animistic views often hold that all things in the universe have a spiritual essence, not just living beings.
According to animistic thought, even the stars in the sky are alive with spirit.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that 'animistic' often relates to indigenous peoples' spiritual views and should be used respectfully.
When discussing Native American traditions, she described their animistic practices with great respect.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Religion
'Animistic' isn't limited to formal religions but extends to everyday objects and nature in some beliefs.
He felt a deep, animistic connection with the ancient oak tree in his backyard.
Pro Tip 3/3Universal Essence
Animistic views often hold that all things in the universe have a spiritual essence, not just living beings.
According to animistic thought, even the stars in the sky are alive with spirit.
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Video examples
Sky Caves of Nepal, Part...
certain people believe that there are actually these earthly paradise that truly exists some of the artwork that one would see commemorate the life of Buddha commemorate obviously the animistic traditions and of course the bun tradition that existed far before
Video examples
Sky Caves of Nepal, Part...
certain people believe that there are actually these earthly paradise that truly exists some of the artwork that one would see commemorate the life of Buddha commemorate obviously the animistic traditions and of course the bun tradition that existed far before
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Japanese Composer
Japan used to be an animistic society before Shinto imperialism was established. But most of us still have an animistic sense.
Quote examples
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Japanese Composer
Japan used to be an animistic society before Shinto imperialism was established. But most of us still have an animistic sense.
Example 1 of 1
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