speciesism

spe·cies·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spee-shee-ziz-uh m, -see-ziz-]
- /ˈspi ʃiˌzɪz əm, -siˌzɪz-/
- /ˈspiːʃiːzɪz(ə)m /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spee-shee-ziz-uh m, -see-ziz-]
- /ˈspi ʃiˌzɪz əm, -siˌzɪz-/

Definitions of speciesism word

noun speciesism discrimination in favor of one species, usually the human species, over another, especially in the exploitation or mistreatment of animals by humans. 1
noun speciesism a belief of humans that all other species of animals are inferior and may therefore be used for human benefit without regard to the suffering inflicted 0
noun speciesism discrimination against or exploitation of animals based on the assumption that humans are superior to and more important than all other species 0

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Origin of speciesism

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; species + -ism

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Parts of speech for Speciesism

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speciesism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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