Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cynophilist

Noun

/ˌsaɪnəˈfɪlɪst/

Definition

A person who loves dogs.

Examples

As a lifelong cynophilist, she always adopted dogs from shelters.
The cynophilist spent hours volunteering at the local animal rescue.
His cynophilist tendencies were evident during the dog rescue event he organized.

Meaning

The term ‘cynophilist’ is used to describe individuals who have a deep affection for dogs and often go out of their way to care for and understand them.