Swine: meaning, definitions and examples

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swine

[ swʌɪn ]

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animal

A domesticated pig, especially when housed in a large-scale industrial farming operation. Swine are raised for their meat, which is commonly known as pork.

Synonyms

hog, pig, piglet

Examples of usage

The farmer had a large herd of swine on his farm.
The swine industry is a significant part of the agricultural economy.

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derogatory

Used to refer to a person as greedy, dirty, or unpleasant.

Synonyms

rascal, scoundrel, slob

Examples of usage

He was known for his swine-like behavior at the dinner table.
The corrupt politician was called a swine by his critics.

Translations

Translations of the word "swine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 porco

🇮🇳 सुअर

🇩🇪 Schwein

🇮🇩 babi

🇺🇦 свиня

🇵🇱 świnia

🇯🇵 豚

🇫🇷 porc

🇪🇸 cerdo

🇹🇷 domuz

🇰🇷 돼지

🇸🇦 خنزير

🇨🇿 prase

🇸🇰 sviňa

🇨🇳 猪

🇸🇮 prašić

🇮🇸 svín

🇰🇿 доңыз

🇬🇪 ღორი

🇦🇿 donuz

🇲🇽 cerdo

Word origin

The word 'swine' originated from Old English 'swīn' which is related to Old Norse 'svīn' and German 'Schwein'. The term has been used to refer to pigs since ancient times, and its derogatory connotation for a person dates back to the late Middle Ages.