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wereanimal

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A shapeshifter that can change between human and some animal form, such as a werewolf or werebear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fantasy, fiction, literature, media, publishing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: werebeast, werecreature

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From were- + animal.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: animal-garou — shapeshifter taking the form of an animal
  • Polish: zwierzołak — shapeshifter taking the form of an animal