: the assumption of human superiority on which speciesism is based
speciesist
ˈspē-shēz-ist
-sēz-
adjective
speciesist views/thinking
speciesistnoun
plural speciesists
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebBut speciesism, the notion that humans are inherently superior to all other organisms and, therefore, entitled to exploit them, remains firmly rooted in our way of thinking — and acting. Richard Schiffman, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 In a separate video, Havok advocates against speciesism, the notion that humans are superior to other species. Jude Zhu, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2022