an·i·mal·ist

[an-uh-muh-list]
noun
1.
a person driven by animal appetites; sensualist.
2.
an advocate of the theory of animalism.

Origin:
1830–40; animal + -ist

an·i·mal·is·tic, adjective
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animalism (ˈænɪməˌlɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  satisfaction of or preoccupation with physical matters; sensuality
2.  the doctrine or belief that man lacks a spiritual nature
3.  a trait or mode of behaviour typical of animals
 
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n

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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animalistic (ˈænɪməˌlɪstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of, relating to, or resembling an animal or animals; brutish

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Example sentences
Animalistic emotionalism is merely childish hysteria, not thought or reason.
To me that is unacceptable and is animalistic in nature.
Others' animalistic qualities are even more polluting.
Other decorative elements include zoomorphic imagery, or animalistic carvings.
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