nonanimalist
|non-an-i-mal-ist|
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/ˌnɑnˈænɪməlɪst/
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/ˌnɒnˈænɪməlɪst/
not an animalist; opposed to animalism
Etymology
'nonanimalist' originates from Modern English, specifically the prefix 'non-' and the word 'animalist', where 'non-' meant 'not' and 'animalist' meant 'one who supports or adheres to animalism.'
'nonanimalist' was formed in Modern English by prefixing 'non-' to 'animalist'. 'Animalist' itself is derived from 'animal' (from Latin 'animalis') + the agent suffix '-ist', meaning 'one who (relates to or advocates)'.
Initially formed to mean 'not an animalist' (a straightforward negative formation), and over time it has been used to denote both simple non‑identification with animalism and an explicit oppositional stance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not subscribe to animalism (the view or movement described as 'animalist'); someone who opposes or does not identify with animalist beliefs.
As a nonanimalist, she argued that personhood should not be defined solely by biological criteria.
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Adjective 1
not relating to or characteristic of animalism; indicating opposition to or absence of animalist beliefs or policies.
The committee adopted a nonanimalist stance in the debate over personhood and legal status.
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Last updated: 2025/11/30 03:23