How Do You Spell ANIMALISM?

Pronunciation: [ˈanɪməlˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Animalism is a noun that describes the belief or practice of taking on animal traits or characteristics. The spelling of this word is pronounced as /ænɪməlɪzəm/, where the stress falls on the third syllable. The word starts with the vowel sound /æ/ followed by the consonant sound /n/. Then comes the unstressed syllable with /ɪ/ sound and stress falls on the second syllable with the schwa /ə/. It ends with the /l/ sound, followed by the unstressed syllable with the /ɪzəm/ sound.

ANIMALISM Meaning and Definition

1. Animalism refers to both a philosophical doctrine and a social or political system that attribute moral and ethical worth to non-human animals. As a philosophical doctrine, animalism posits that animals possess intrinsic value and moral rights comparable to humans. It argues against speciesism, the belief that only humans are entitled to ethical consideration and that humans can exploit animals for various purposes without moral consequences. Animalism emphasizes the equal importance of all sentient beings, affirming their right to life, liberty, and the avoidance of suffering.

   In the context of a social or political system, animalism promotes the protection and welfare of animals. This can manifest through legislation and policies that aim to end animal exploitation, such as advocating for the abolition of animal agriculture, research on animals, and animal testing. Animalism promotes a more compassionate and just society that recognizes and respects the inherent value of animals, encouraging responsible and ethical treatment of both domesticated and wild animals.

   Additionally, animalism encompasses various practices and lifestyle choices that prioritize non-human animal rights and welfare. This includes adopting a vegan or vegetarian diet, abstaining from using products derived from animals, and supporting organizations and initiatives that work to improve animal welfare.

2. Sensual indulgence; mere life without intellectual activity.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ANIMALISM

• animaise
• animallise
• animilise
• znimalism
• snimalism
• wnimalism
• qnimalism
• abimalism
• amimalism
• ajimalism
• ahimalism
• anumalism
• anjmalism
• ankmalism
• anomalism
• an9malism
• an8malism
• aninalism
• anikalism
• anijalism
• animzlism
• animslism
• animlism
• animilism
• animattism
• anamatism
• atinalism
• atomalism
• animalishu
• anomallism
• Anilanism
• agnitalism
• anialisme
• anialissm
• Animolism
• Anemalish
• Animatismo
• Animatisme
• Anumalisim
• Anemalism
• Animilisim

Etymology of ANIMALISM

The word "animalism" derives from the Latin term "animalis", which means "having breath" or "living being". The Latin word stems from the noun "anima", meaning "soul" or "breath". "Animalism" refers to the belief or philosophy that emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing human or animal instincts and behavior as opposed to strictly rational or spiritual aspects.

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Plural form of ANIMALISM is ANIMALISMS