animist
Translation
animist
Examples
The tribe's shaman is an animist.
The tribe's shaman is an animist.
Grammar Patterns
((countable)) a person who believes in animism The tribe's shaman is an animist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pagan (context-dependent), spirit-worshipper
Etymology
From 'animism', which comes from Latin 'anima' (soul, life) + '-ism' (a belief system). The '-ist' suffix denotes a follower.
Memory Tips
An anim'ist' is a person who believes in anim'ism'—the idea that all things have a soul or spirit ('anima').