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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

Español criptozoología
Français cryptozoologie
Nederlands cryptozoölogie
Português criptozoologia
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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