See Also: animalism(dictionary)

animalism (iou)



animalism noun. M19.
[formed as ANIMALCULE + -ISM.]
Animal activity, physical exercise and enjoyment; sensuality. M19.
The doctrine that humans are merely animals. M19.
A merely sensual being. rare. M19.
animalist noun (a) a person who practises or adheres to animalism; (b) a person who depicts animals; (c) a supporter of animal liberation or animal rights: M19.
anima'listic adjective L19.