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Zoism vs Zoist - What's the difference?

zoism | zoist |

As nouns the difference between zoism and zoist

is that zoism is (dated) reverence for animal life or belief in animal powers and influences, as among primitive groups while zoist is one who subscribes to the doctrine of zoism.

zoism

English

Noun

(-)
  • (dated) Reverence for animal life or belief in animal powers and influences, as among primitive groups.
  • (dated) A former doctrine claiming that the phenomena of life are due to a peculiar vital principle; the theory of vital force.
    • (Webster 1913)

    zoist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who subscribes to the doctrine of zoism.