animalist

English

noun
Definitions
  • (philosophy) One who believes in the dominance of man's animal nature in behavior.
  • A sensualist.
  • (art) A painter or sculptor whose primary subject is animals.
  • (literature) A writer of animal stories.
  • (rare) One who believes that microorganisms cause disease.

Etymology

Suffix from English animal.

Origin

English

animal

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