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🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

protezione degli animali

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /pro.teˈt͡sjo.ne deʎ.ʎi a.niˈma.li/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Animal protection/ˈæn.ɪ.məl prəˈtɛk.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Le leggi sulla protezione degli animali sono state rafforzate."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The practice of protecting animals from neglect, abuse, or exploitation through legal means, advocacy, and shelter.

    "Strict laws on animal protection have been implemented across the country to prevent cruelty."
  2. 2

    Organized efforts and policies dedicated to the conservation and ethical treatment of domestic and wild animals.

    "She dedicated her career to animal protection and volunteering at local shelters."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The phonetic transcription 'tiːɐʃʊts' represents the German word 'Tierschutz', derived from the Old High German words 'tior' (animal) and 'scutz' (protection, defense). It emerged strongly as a legal and social concept in 19th-century Europe with the rise of humane societies and animal welfare legislation.

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