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.