zoismhttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zoism_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezoism, n.
First published 1921; not fully revised

zoismnoun

  1. 1900–
    The doctrine that life depends on a peculiar vital principle, and is not a mere resultant of combined forces; esp. in connection with ‘animal magnetism’ and the like.
    1. 1900
      Psychic Research Co.'s Course of Instruction in Personal Magnetism, Series A: Mind Reading, Hypnotism, Magnetic Healing, and Zoism.
      (title)

zoism, n. was first published in 1921; not fully revised.

zoism, n. was last modified in December 2024.