zoophilic
- adjective
- /zuˈoʊfɪlɪk/
- Offensive
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zoofílico
- Critics of zoophilic acts argue that they are inherently exploitative and harmful to animals, raising ethical concerns.
Examples
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Many activists argue against the practice of zoophilic behavior, emphasizing the need for proper consent and well-being of animals involved.
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The novel explores the controversial topic of zoophilic relationships and the emotional bonds some individuals feel toward animals.
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Men, like women, had an emotional attachment to animals, but male partners do not play into zoophilic conceits of the late eighteenth century.
Academic text (2015)
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
zoophilic = zoophilia (semi-transparent) = zoo + phil + ic
The adjective is a regular learned formation from zoophilia plus -ic, but the sexual sense is specialized.
Etymology
Zoophilic comes from the Greek parts zoo- meaning 'animal' and -philic meaning 'attracted to'. In a more serious meaning, it refers to being sexually attracted to animals, which is called 'zoophilia'.
