animalism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the doctrine that human beings are purely animal in nature and lacking a spiritual nature
  2. noun preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites
    physicality.

WordNet

An"i*mal*ism noun
Etymology
Cf. F. animalisme.
Definitions
  1. The state, activity, or enjoyment of animals; mere animal life without intellectual or moral qualities; sensuality.

Webster 1913