zoophily

/zoʊˈfɪli/ (zo-oh-FIL-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

a strong affection or fondness for animals

“She has a deep zoophily and spends her free time volunteering at the local animal shelter.”

Synonyms

  • animal love
  • zoophilism

Antonyms

  • carnivory
  • zoophagy