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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

animatism

/ˌænɪməˈtɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does animatism mean?

noun

The attribution of life or consciousness to inanimate objects. A philosophical or anthropological concept that describes the tendency to perceive non-living things as having a life or spirit.

Example

"The animatism of the ancient cultures is still studied by anthropologists today."

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