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speciesism

Syllabification: (spe·cies·ism)
Definition of speciesism

noun

  • the assumption of human superiority leading to the exploitation of animals.

Derivatives

speciesist

adjective & noun

speciesism in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of speciesism in the British & World English dictionary
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