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Meaning of cryptozoology | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌkɹɪp.təʊ.zəʊˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi

Definitions

  1. Study of cryptids, animals whose existence has not been proven.
    uncountable
  2. Dated spelling of cryptozoology.
    uncountable

Equivalents

Bosanski kriptozoologija криптозоологија
Deutsch Kryptozoologie
Español criptozoología
Français cryptozoologie
Hrvatski kriptozoologija криптозоологија
Magyar kriptozoológia
한국어 미확인동물학
Nederlands cryptozoölogie
Português criptozoologia
Română criptozoologie
Српски kriptozoologija криптозоологија
Українська криптозоологія

Examples

“The Loch Ness Monster is one of the mysteries of cryptozoology.”
“This peculiar situation amplifies the reluctance of conservative scientists to objectively consider the search for hidden animals, the field of cryptozoology. […] Indeed, cryptozoology has gained increasing legitimacy in recent years.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

cryptozoospermia Crypts crys cryse cryst. crystal

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