Animism

/ˈænɪmˌɪzəm/

/ˈænəˌmɪzəm/

[noun]

Animism

[NOUN]

the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls

Examples

1. Animism undoubtedly played a role in the formation of the pontianak legend.

2. The Bajau are Muslims, though they also practice animism and shamanism.

3. The Bajau are Muslims, though they also practice animism and shamanism.

4. They often believe in animism, and sense reciprocation based on the belief that objects have souls, intelligence, feelings, and are able to communicate.