dierenbescherming

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of dier (“animal”) +‎ -en- +‎ bescherming (“protection”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdiː.rə(n).bəˌsxɛr.mɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: die‧ren‧be‧scher‧ming

Noun

dierenbescherming f (uncountable)

  1. protection of animals: i.e., (defense of) animal rights
  2. society for humane treatment of animals
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