animist

• Relatif à l'animisme, croyance selon laquelle les objets naturels, les phénomènes et l'univers lui-même possèdent une âme ou une essence spirituelle.

Relating to the belief that natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself possess a soul or spiritual essence.

1. Believer in animismC1formal

   A person who accepts the belief that natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself possess a spiritual essence or soul.

   animiste

   • The animist believes that the river has a spirit that must be respected.
   • As an animist, she sees the forest as a living entity.
   • Animists often perform rituals to honor the spirits of animals and plants.

2. Relating to animismC1formal

   Of or pertaining to the doctrine of animism, which holds that all things in nature have a soul or spirit.

   animiste (relatif à l'animisme)

   • The tribe's animist traditions involve offerings to the mountain spirits.
   • Animist beliefs are common in many indigenous cultures around the world.
   • The artwork reflects an animist worldview where every object has life.

   Synonymesanimistic

• Personne qui adhère à l'animisme, croyance selon laquelle les objets naturels, les phénomènes et l'univers lui-même possèdent une essence spirituelle ou une âme.

A noun referring to a person who believes in the doctrine of animism, which holds that natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself possess a spiritual essence or soul.

1. Believer in animismC1formal

   A person who believes that natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself possess a soul or spiritual essence.

   croyant en l’animisme

   • The animist believes that the river has a spirit that must be respected.
   • Many indigenous cultures are animist, seeing spirits in trees and animals.
   • As an animist, she offered prayers to the mountain before climbing it.