spe·cies·ism (sp  sh-z z  m, -s-)n. Human intolerance or discrimination on the basis of species, especially as manifested by cruelty to or exploitation of animals. spe cies·ist adj. & n. |
speciesism [ˈspiːʃiːzˌɪzəm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) a belief of humans that all other species of animals are inferior and may therefore be used for human benefit without regard to the suffering inflicted
[from species + -ism]
speciesist adj
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