noun

animals

animals

Many different animals live in the jungle.

Many different animals live in the jungle.

She is a real lover of animals.

She is a real lover of animals.

((a type of)) animals A zoo has many types of animals.

Synonyms: creatures, beasts

From Latin 'anima' meaning 'life, soul'. An animal is a living being.

Think of the word 'animation', which is about making things move as if they are alive. Both come from the same root.

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