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UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈænɪməˌlɪzəm/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(an′ə mə liz′əm)

an•i•mal•ism (an′ə mə liz′əm),USA pronunciation n.

preoccupation with or motivation by sensual, physical, or carnal appetites rather than moral, spiritual, or intellectual forces.
Philosophythe theory that human beings lack a spiritual nature.

animal(ize) + -ism 1825–35

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animalism /ˈænɪməˌlɪzəm/ n

satisfaction of or preoccupation with physical matters; sensuality
the doctrine or belief that humans lack a spiritual nature
a trait or mode of behaviour typical of animals

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