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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

zoophilia

/zoʊˈfɪliə/ noun · British & US
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What does zoophilia mean?

noun

A person who has a sexual attraction to animals, or a person who has a strong affection for animals.

Example

"The psychologist studied the case of a man with zoophilia, who had a long history of bestiality."

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