zoophilic

/zoʊ.fɪ.lɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a fondness or love for animals

“She had a strong zoophilic nature and spent most of her free time at the local animal shelter.”

2. noun

One who has a fondness or love for animals

“As a zoophilic, she volunteered at the wildlife sanctuary to help care for injured animals.”

Synonyms

  • anthropophilic
  • carnivorous
  • herpetophilic
  • ornithophilic

Antonyms

  • anthropophobic
  • zoophobic