zoophilia

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A sexual attraction to animals: A paraphilia characterized by a primary or exclusive sexual interest in non-human animals.
Usage
  • The term is used in clinical, psychological, and legal contexts to describe a specific type of paraphilia.
  • It refers to the attraction itself, not necessarily the act. The act is typically termed "bestiality."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The case study focused on the psychology of zoophilia.
    • He was diagnosed with zoophilia, a condition involving sexual fixation on animals.
Advanced Usage
  • In psychiatric manuals like the DSM-5, zoophilia is classified under "Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder."
  • The term is often used in academic and forensic discussions to differentiate the attraction from the behavioral act.
Variants and Related Words
  • Zoophile (n): A person who experiences zoophilia.
    • The researcher interviewed several self-identified zoophiles.
  • Bestiality (n): Sexual activity between a human and an animal. (This is a related but distinct term referring to the act, not the attraction).
Synonyms
  • Animal fetishism: A less clinical synonym, though it may imply a focus on a specific aspect of the animal.
  • Zoosexuality: A term sometimes used within certain communities to describe the orientation.
Notes on Meaning
  • Zoophilia specifically denotes the or . It is important to distinguish it from bestiality, which is the .
  • The word is derived from Greek: (animal) + (fondness, attraction).
Noun
  1. a sexual attraction to animals

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