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