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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnimal Care
/ˈænɪməl kɛr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice of providing for the physical and emotional needs of animals.
"The shelter focuses on animal care to ensure all pets are healthy and happy." - 2
A profession or field dedicated to the welfare and treatment of animals.
"She decided to pursue a career in animal care after volunteering at the local rescue."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'animal' originates from the Latin word 'animalis', meaning 'having breath' or 'living being', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. 'Care' comes from the Old English 'caru', meaning 'sorrow' or 'anxiety', which has shifted to encompass the act of providing for and looking after someone or something.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Animal Care" is said worldwide
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Soins aux animaux
Transliteration: swa ɛ̃ o zanimó
"Le refuge se concentre sur les soins aux animaux pour garantir leur santé."
Tierschutz
Transliteration: tiːɐ̯ʃʊts
"Das Tierheim legt großen Wert auf Tierschutz."
Cura degli animali
Transliteration: ˈkuːra deʎʎ aˈnimali
"Il rifugio si dedica alla cura degli animali."
Cuidado de animales
Transliteration: kwidaðo ðe anímalɛs
"El refugio se centra en el cuidado de animales."
Cuidado de animais
Transliteration: kwiˈðadu dʒi aˈnimais
"O abrigo foca no cuidado de animais."
पशु देखभाल
Transliteration: pashu dekhbhal
"पशु देखभाल के लिए आश्रय पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया गया है।"
动物护理
Transliteration: dòngwù hùlǐ
"收容所专注于动物护理，以确保它们的健康。"
동물 돌보기
Transliteration: dongmul dolbogi
"보호소는 동물 돌보기에 집중합니다."
動物の世話
Transliteration: dōbutsu no sewa
"シェルターは動物の世話に力を入れています。"
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