animatistic

/ˌænɪməˈtɪstɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of animatism — the belief that natural objects and forces have a life or spirit without a personal soul.
    • The artwork had an animatistic quality, making the trees seem alive.
    • The tribe's animatistic rituals honored the living mountain.
    • Her animatistic view of nature meant she treated the ocean with deep respect.
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