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speciesism
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spe·cies·ism  (spsh-zzm, -s-)
n.
Human intolerance or discrimination on the basis of species, especially as manifested by cruelty to or exploitation of animals.
species·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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