zoophilism noun3 •An affection for non-human animalsZoophilism bears witness to a new human being, one who no longer fears nature. — 2002 •Zoophilia, a sexual inclination towards bestiality •A preference of a parasite or vector to feed on non-human animalsThey make the interesting suggestion that since cattle are rare in Kigezi christyi has had to abandon its zoophilism and become anthropophilic. — 1951