Zoanthropy
Noun
UK
/zəʊˈæn.θrə.pi/
US
/zoʊˈæn.θrə.pi/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A rare mental condition where someone believes they are an animal.
Example
"Zoanthropy is an old term used in psychology."
"Doctors study zoanthropy to understand how the mind can create false ideas about identity."
"In zoanthropy, a person may believe they have the body or mind of an animal."
Explanation
Zoanthropy is a rare mental condition where a person believes they are an animal or acts like one. For example, the man with zoanthropy thought he was a wolf. It comes from old beliefs and psychology terms. It’s not common today, and most people learn about it only in medical or psychology studies. The word comes from Greek, where zōon means “animal” and anthrōpos means “human.”