ScienceAugust 30, 2026
anthrozoological
AN-thro-zo-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl
Definition
Relating to anthrozoology, the interdisciplinary study of the interactions and relationships between humans and other animals.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'anthropos' (human) and 'zoon' (animal), combined with the suffix '-logy' (study of). The term emerged in the late 20th century to formalize the scientific inquiry into human-animal bonds.
In the news
The author uses this term to describe her professional field, which focuses on the complex, co-constructed ways humans and animals communicate and relate to one another.
A new paper offers valuable advice on studying human-dog interactions.
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