anthrozoology

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noun

The study of the interactions between humans and animals.

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Meanings

nounanthrozoology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of the interactions between humans and animals.

    In this paper, we identify two obstacles that have hindered the integration of personality research in anthrozoology.

    1998, SD Gosling, AV Bonnenburg, “An integrative approach to personality research in anthrozoology: ratings of six species of pets and their owners”, in Anthrozoös, page 148

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
anthropozoology

Origin

From anthro- + zoology.

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Translations

Indonesian antrozoologi
  • antrozoologiTranslations
Japanese 人間動物関係学
  • 人間動物関係学Translations
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APA

anthrozoology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthrozoology

MLA

“anthrozoology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthrozoology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anthrozoology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anthrozoology.

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