Animal Rights Advocacy Terms

noun a person who illegally hunts or catches animals, typically for food or profit

• The poacher was apprehended by the authorities for illegally hunting endangered species.
• Did you hear about the poacher who got caught in the national park?
• That poacher is always sneaking around trying to hunt without a permit.
• In the business world, a poacher is someone who tries to steal clients from a competitor.

noun A person who is both vegan and evangelical in their beliefs and practices.

• The vegangelical movement promotes a plant-based diet for ethical and environmental reasons.
• She can be quite vegangelical about her food choices, always trying to convert others to veganism.
• Some people find vegangelicals to be a bit preachy about their vegan lifestyle.
• His dedication to veganism is almost religious, making him a true vegangelical.

noun a person who campaigns for some kind of social change or political reform

• The activists organized a peaceful protest to raise awareness about climate change.
• The activists are planning a rally downtown next week.
• Those activists are really woke, they're always fighting for a cause.
• The activists were like a beacon of hope in a sea of apathy.