humaniac

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Meaning · English

A person with overzealous views in support of animal welfare.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “humaniac” mean?

A person with overzealous views in support of animal welfare.

Is “humaniac” formal or informal?

humaniac is generally derogatory, slang.