Bestiality: meaning, definitions and examples
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bestiality
[ ˌbɛs.tiˈæl.ɪ.ti ]
sexual act
Bestiality refers to sexual acts performed between a human and an animal. This practice is considered illegal or immoral in many societies due to ethical concerns regarding consent and animal welfare. The act may involve various forms of physical intimacy or sexual gratification. It raises significant legal and philosophical questions, especially surrounding the rights of animals and the implications of human behaviors. Bestiality is often addressed in animal cruelty laws.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The community condemned acts of bestiality.
- Legal consequences exist for involvement in bestiality.
- Bestiality is widely regarded as unethical.
- There are laws against bestiality in many countries.
Translations
Translations of the word "bestiality" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bestialidade
🇮🇳 पशु-व्यवहार
🇩🇪 Bestialität
🇮🇩 bestialitas
🇺🇦 бестіальність
🇵🇱 bestializm
🇯🇵 獣姦
🇫🇷 bestialité
🇪🇸 bestialidad
🇹🇷 hayvanlarla cinsel ilişki
🇰🇷 수간
🇸🇦 اللواط مع الحيوانات
🇨🇿 bestialita
🇸🇰 bestialita
🇨🇳 兽奸
🇸🇮 bestialnost
🇮🇸 dýraþjáning
🇰🇿 жануарлармен жыныстық қатынас
🇬🇪 ბესტიალობა
🇦🇿 heyvanlarla cinsi əlaqə
🇲🇽 bestialidad
Word origin
The term 'bestiality' derives from the Latin word 'bestialis', meaning 'of beasts', combined with the suffix '-ity', which denotes a quality or condition. The word gained prominence in the late 14th century, reflecting societal attitudes toward human-animal relationships. Historically, bestiality has been recorded in various cultures; however, it has often been accompanied by strict taboos and legal prohibitions. Philosophical debates surrounding the morality of such acts can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where the rights of animals and human responsibilities were hotly contested. In modern times, increased awareness of animal rights has led to stricter legislation and societal rejection of bestiality, framing it within discussions of consent, ethics, and animal welfare.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,775 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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