Among certain indigenous peoples of Mexico and surrounding countries: belief in a personal guardian spirit residing or embodied in a particular animal, etc.
Origin
Early 19th century. From nagual + -ism. Compare Nagualist.
Definition of Nagualism in US English:
Nagualism
noun
Among certain indigenous peoples of Mexico and surrounding countries: belief in a personal guardian spirit residing or embodied in a particular animal, etc.
Origin
Early 19th century. From nagual + -ism. Compare Nagualist.