"zoophilism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: zoophile + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zoophile|ism}} zoophile + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zoophilism (uncountable)
  1. An affection for non-human animals Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-zoophilism-en-noun-gyCDr3TB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 40 4 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ism: 54 35 10
  2. (epidemiology) A preference of a parasite or vector to feed on non-human animals Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Epidemiology
    Sense id: en-zoophilism-en-noun-t9Dg76PD Topics: epidemiology, medicine, sciences
  3. Zoophilia, a sexual inclination towards bestiality Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-zoophilism-en-noun-rkokiE6p

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