vitalist

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Definition of vitalist in English English dictionary

Of or espousing vitalism, the doctrine that life cannot be entirely reduced to physical and chemical factors

Someone who believes in vitalism, the doctrine that life cannot be entirely reduced to physical and chemical factors

{i} one who believes that all life is supported and maintained by a force that is distinct from all chemical and physical forces

one who believes in vitalism

A believer in the theory of vitalism; opposed to physicist

Etymology

() vital +‎ -ist