ANIMALISM


Meaning of ANIMALISM in English

/an"euh meuh liz'euhm/ , n.

1. preoccupation with or motivation by sensual, physical, or carnal appetites rather than moral, spiritual, or intellectual forces.

2. the theory that human beings lack a spiritual nature.

[ 1825-35; ANIMAL(IZE) + -ISM ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .