pet humanization

noun

A form of anthropomorphism that refers to the trend in which pets are treated more like human family members than traditional pets.

Meanings

nounpet humanization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of anthropomorphism that refers to the trend in which pets are treated more like human family members than traditional pets.
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pet humanization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pet%20humanization

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“pet humanization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pet%20humanization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pet humanization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pet%20humanization.

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