1. a person who advocates for or is concerned with animal welfare and rights
2. a person who believes in or practices animalism, the philosophical doctrine that humans are animals and should live according to animal instincts
Usage: philosophical or archaic

1. relating to or characteristic of animalism or the advocacy of animal rights

Examples

• The animalist organization worked to improve conditions for farm animals.
• She became an animalist after learning about factory farming practices.
• Animalist policies focus on reducing animal suffering in research and agriculture.
• The group's animalist stance influenced local legislation on pet protection.
• Many animalists support plant-based diets as an ethical choice.
• His animalist philosophy rejected the idea that humans are superior to other species.