an·i·mal·ism ( n  -m-l z m)n. 1. Enjoyment of vigorous health and physical drives. 2. Indifference to all but the physical appetites. 3. The doctrine that humans are merely animals with no spiritual nature. an i·mal·ist n.an i·mal·istic (-lstk) adj. |
animalism [ˈænɪməˌlɪzəm]
n
1. satisfaction of or preoccupation with physical matters; sensuality
2. (Philosophy) the doctrine or belief that man lacks a spiritual nature
3. a trait or mode of behaviour typical of animals
animalist n
animalism
the theory that human beings lack a spiritual nature; animality. — animalist, n. — animalistic, adj.
See also: Mankind
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | animalism - the doctrine that human beings are purely animal in nature and lacking a spiritual nature doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school |
| 2. |  animalism - preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetitesdisposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition" |
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