English Explanatory Dictionary

zoophile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person sexually attracted to non-human animals.
  2. A person who in their ethical propositions puts animals on a level with humans.
  3. A furry (member of the furry fandom)
adj
  1. Misconstruction of zoophilic: preferring a beast milieu.
  2. Misconstruction of zoophilic: supporting policies favourable to animal lives.

Pronunciation

/ˈzəʊ.ə.faɪl/ /ˈzuː.ə.faɪl/

Word forms

zoophile zoophiles zoöphile more zoophile most zoophile

Etymology

From zoo- + -phile.

Synonyms

zoosexual zoo

Related words

zoophilia zoophilite zoophilist
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