Animal: meaning, definitions and examples

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animal

[ ˈanɪməl ]

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wildlife

A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.

Synonyms

beast, creature, organism

Examples of usage

Many people enjoy observing animals in their natural habitat.
The zoo is home to a variety of exotic animals.

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pet

A domesticated living organism kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.

Synonyms

companion, domesticated animal, pet

Examples of usage

Her dog is a loyal and loving animal.
Cats are popular animals to have as pets.

Translations

Translations of the word "animal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animal

🇮🇳 जानवर

🇩🇪 Tier

🇮🇩 hewan

🇺🇦 тварина

🇵🇱 zwierzę

🇯🇵 動物 (どうぶつ)

🇫🇷 animal

🇪🇸 animal

🇹🇷 hayvan

🇰🇷 동물 (dongmul)

🇸🇦 حيوان (hayawan)

🇨🇿 zvíře

🇸🇰 zviera

🇨🇳 动物 (dòngwù)

🇸🇮 žival

🇮🇸 dýr

🇰🇿 жануар

🇬🇪 ცხოველი (tskhoveli)

🇦🇿 heyvan

🇲🇽 animal

Word origin

The word 'animal' comes from the Latin word 'animalis', meaning 'having breath or soul', which is derived from 'anima' meaning 'breath' or 'soul'. The concept of animals has been a fundamental part of human existence since ancient times, with various cultures and civilizations attributing different meanings and significance to different animal species.