Animalhood

/ˈænɪməlhʊd/ noun

Definition

The state, condition, or quality of being an animal; animal nature or existence.

Etymology

From Old English 'animal' (from Latin 'animalis' meaning 'living, breathing') plus '-hood' (a suffix meaning 'state or condition'), used since at least the 15th century.

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The concept of 'animalhood' helped philosophers distinguish what makes creatures animals—having it sparked debates about whether humans were fully animal, mostly spiritual, or somehow both.

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