animism noun

/ˈæn.ɪ.mɪ.zəm/ n [U] specialized

Definition

the belief that all natural things, such as plants, animals, rocks, thunder and earthquakes, have spirits and can influence human events

/ˈæn.ɪ.mɪst/ n [C] adj

(Definition of animism noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Synonyms and related words:

something that is very easy to do

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