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Definition of “elementalism”

elementalism (ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəlˌɪzəm) 

Definitions

noun

  1. worship of the natural elements of earth, air, water, and fire

elemental (ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəl Pronunciation for elemental

Definitions

adjective

  1. fundamental; basic; primal ⇒ the elemental needs of man
  2. motivated by or symbolic of primitive and powerful natural forces or passions ⇒ elemental rites of worship
  3. of or relating to earth, air, water, and fire considered as elements
  4. of or relating to atmospheric forces, esp wind, rain, and cold
  5. of, relating to, or denoting a chemical element

noun

  1. (rare) a spirit or force that is said to appear in physical form

Derived Forms

ˌeleˈmentally adverb
ˌeleˈmentalˌism noun

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