Definitions

1. noun

A form of worship or reverence for animals, often attributed to ancient cultures or cults.

“The historian argued that the ancient civilization’s zoophism was a precursor to modern-day animal rights movements.”

2. noun

A person who worships or reveres animals, often associated with a cult or a specific religious practice.

“The zoophist’s obsession with animal welfare and conservation led him to become a prominent advocate for environmental causes.”