animality

noun

an·i·mal·i·ty | \ ˌa-nə-ˈma-lə-tē

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Definition of animality

1 : a quality or nature associated with animals:

a : vitality

b : a natural unrestrained unreasoned response to physical drives or stimuli

2 : the animal nature of human beings

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in his portrayal the actor emphasizes the working-class hunk's fundamental animality

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animalitarianism

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