animal-friendly
|an-i-mal-friend-ly|
/ˈænɪməl ˌfrɛndli/
kind or considerate to animals
Etymology
The term 'animal-friendly' is a modern compound in English, formed from 'animal' and 'friendly,' where 'friendly' means 'kind or supportive.'
'Animal-friendly' was coined in the late 20th century as awareness of animal welfare increased, combining the words 'animal' and 'friendly' to describe products, places, or actions that are considerate of animals.
Initially, 'animal-friendly' simply described a friendly attitude toward animals, but it has evolved to refer to products, services, or environments that actively avoid harming animals or support their well-being.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed or intended to avoid harm to animals or to benefit animals.
This hotel is animal-friendly and allows guests to bring their pets.
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