Humaniac

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person with overzealous views in support of animal welfare. derogatory, slang

    "By her own description, Berger was "an incredible humaniac" who tended to "see animals as individuals.""

Example

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"By her own description, Berger was "an incredible humaniac" who tended to "see animals as individuals.""

Etymology

Blend of humane + maniac.

Related phrases

animal welfare

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