zoophilist
UK/zəʊ'ɑfɪlɪst/US/zәj'ɔfilist/
Definitions
n.
A person who loves and cares for animals
爱护动物者，动物爱好者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedzoo (animal) + phil (love) + -ist (one who) = 'one who loves animals.' A transparent compound of two Greek roots: animal + lover.
Root zoo still carries 9 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
A lifelong zoophilist, he volunteered at the animal shelter every weekend.
- 2.
The society was founded by zoophilists campaigning against cruelty to animals.