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单词 speciesism
释义

speciesism

noun

spe·​cies·​ism ˈspē-shēz-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce speciesism (audio)
-sēz-
1
: prejudice or discrimination based on species
especially : discrimination against animals
2
: the assumption of human superiority on which speciesism is based
speciesist
ˈspē-shēz-ist How to pronounce speciesism (audio)
-sēz-
adjective
speciesist views/thinking
speciesist noun
plural speciesists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But speciesism, the notion that humans are inherently superior to all other organisms and, therefore, entitled to exploit them, remains firmly rooted in our way of thinking — and acting. Richard Schiffman, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 In a separate video, Havok advocates against speciesism, the notion that humans are superior to other species. Jude Zhu, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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