noun
- people who believe in animism, the doctrine that all natural objects and phenomena have souls or are inhabited by spirits
Usage: plural form of animist
Examples
- Many animists believe that trees and rivers possess their own spirits.
- The anthropologist studied the rituals practiced by local animists.
- Traditional animists often perform ceremonies to honor nature spirits.
- Some animists view mountains as sacred beings with consciousness.
- The village animists gathered to conduct their seasonal blessing ritual.
- Modern animists may blend ancient beliefs with contemporary environmental concerns.