/zoʊˈɒfɪlɪə/ (zo-oh-FIL-ee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

an abnormal or unnatural sexual attraction to animals

“The psychologist studied the case of a patient with zoophilia, who had been arrested for bestiality.”

2. noun

a love or affection for animals, especially in a romantic or sentimental sense

“The zoophile spent most of his free time volunteering at the local animal shelter.”