noun
bestiality
BEHST-shuhl-lih-tih
Bestiality (noun) means Sexual activity between a human and an animal.
noun
1
Sexual activity between a human and an animal.
"Bestiality is illegal in most countries."
2
Extreme cruelty or savagery, likened to an animal's behaviour.
"The war brought out a shocking bestiality in ordinary people."
How to use bestiality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to sex with animals; less often, animal-like brutality in humans.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bestialities
Etymology
From "bestial" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ity."
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What is the meaning of bestiality?
"bestiality" (noun) means sexual activity between a human and an animal.
What is another word for bestiality?
Other words for "bestiality" include zooerasty, zooerastia, sodomy.
What is the opposite of bestiality?
The opposite of "bestiality" is humanity.
What are the different meanings of bestiality?
"bestiality" has 2 main meanings: 1. Sexual activity between a human and an animal; 2. Extreme cruelty or savagery, likened to an animal's behaviour.
