zoophilia

zo·o·phil·i·a

Z z

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoh-uh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌzoʊ əˈfɪl i ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoh-uh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌzoʊ əˈfɪl i ə/

Definitions of zoophilia word

noun zoophilia the state of being zoophilous. 1
noun zoophilia Psychology. an abnormal fondness or preference for animals. 1
noun zoophilia An affinity or fondness for animals. 1
noun zoophilia a morbid condition in which a person has a sexual attraction to animals; bestiality 0
noun zoophilia abnormal sexual attraction to animals 0
noun zoophilia Human sexual attraction toward or sexual interaction with animals. 0

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Origin of zoophilia

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; zoo- + -philia

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Parts of speech for Zoophilia

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zoophilia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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