animal rights

plural noun

the rights of animals, claimed on ethical grounds, to the same humane treatment and protection from exploitation and abuse that are accorded to humans.

animal rights

plural noun

1. the rights of animals to be protected from exploitation and abuse by humans
2. ( as modifier )
  the animal-rights lobby

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Word History and Origins

Origin of animal rights¹

First recorded in 1975–80

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Animal rights groups want the orcas to be rehomed in a whale sanctuary where they will have more space to swim and will not be forced to breed or perform in shows.

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The elephant program has been criticized by animal rights advocates for decades because of its small enclosure size and history of deaths and health challenges among its inhabitants.

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Celebre D'Allen's death prompted criticism from animal rights groups, with Animal Rising saying the sport of horse racing was to blame for the horse's death.

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Celebre d'Allen's death has prompted criticism from animal rights groups.

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Animal rights activists have recently posted drone footage appearing to show dolphins swimming in murky green tanks on the premises.

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animal pole All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others

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