carnism Meaning & Definition
What Does Carnism Mean?
Carnism is used as a noun meaning The human ideology that supports the slaughter of certain animals and the consumption of their meat or other products (leather from skin, etc). It can also mean The practice of eating animal meat or using animal products (leather, etc).
Carnism Definition (Noun)
- The human ideology that supports the slaughter of certain animals and the consumption of their meat or other products (leather from skin, etc).
- The practice of eating animal meat or using animal products (leather, etc).
Synonyms of Carnism
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Carnism synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
carnism (uncountable)
Origin of Carnism
From the Latin root carnis (“flesh, meat”), + -ism. Coined by American psychologist Melanie Joy as an antonym of vegetarianism.[1][2]