Speciesism Edit Meaning

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n. The belief that one species is superior to another (similar to the beliefs of racism- the belief that one race is superior to another)

;Human intolerance or discrimination on the basis of species, especially as manifested by cruelty to or exploitation of animals.

Nearly everyone supports speciesism without realizing it. By eating meat meat or supporting animal cruelty in other ways (buying products tested on animals, going to circuses with animals, etc.) people support this.