Meaning of humaniac | Babel Free

Definitions

A person with overzealous views in support of animal welfare.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“By her own⟳ description, Berger was "an incredible humaniac" who tended to "see⟳ animals as individuals."”

“She wasn't what you'd call⟳ a humaniac. She was eighty-something and generally comported herself in good taste⟳, mostly she wrote lots of letters.”

“Scoundrel just wished that this raving humaniac would get⟳ out of his way.”

“2013, Richard Stratton, Bulldog Edition, Stratton, Richard. (2013). Bulldog Edition. (Page 113.) Your Friend and Mine Press⟳. Page 113, Your Friend and Mine Press⟳. I was sort⟳ of proud when the word "humaniacs" that I have⟳ used in my books to refer⟳ to overzealous animal welfare people, was picked up and used in the press⟳.”

“By mixing advanced and beginner techniques, and by being contentious (if you don't like⟳ him) or too honest (if you do), Bill offered his “humaniac” adversaries a big, fat target⟳.”

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