animal rights

plural noun

: rights (as to fair and humane treatment) regarded as belonging fundamentally to all animals

animal rightist

-ˈrī-tist 

noun

Examples of animal rights in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new Capybara Cafe has opened its doors in Fort Lauderdale, but the business is already facing calls for immediate closure from an animal rights organization. — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Other disputes are minor, like the three animal rights activists who stole lambs from King Charles’ Sandringham estate. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2026

Proceeds from the auction will benefit the animal rights charity that became her life’s work, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

In 2024, animal rights groups attempted to ban mountain lion, bobcat, and lynx hunting in Colorado with a ballot measure. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for animal rights

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