anthrozoology

English

Etymology

anthro- +‎ zoology

Noun

anthrozoology (uncountable)

1. The study of the interactions between humans and animals.
   • 1998, SD Gosling, AV Bonnenburg, “An integrative approach to personality research in anthrozoology: ratings of six species of pets and their owners”, in Anthrozoös, page 148:

     In this paper, we identify two obstacles that have hindered the integration of personality research in anthrozoology.

Related terms

• anthrozoological
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