"nature faker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nature fakers [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Theodore Roosevelt. Head templates: {{en-noun}} nature faker (plural nature fakers)
  1. (literature, derogatory) A nature writer who misrepresents animals as having thoughts and feelings similar to those of humans. Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Literature
    Sense id: en-nature_faker-en-noun-tX7Uy9BP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: literature, media, publishing

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