antivivisection

/ˌæntiˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/
noun
  1. The opposition to performing experiments on live animals for scientific research.
    • Many students joined the antivivisection movement after learning about animal testing.
    • The organization promotes antivivisection and supports alternative testing methods.
    • Her antivivisection activism led her to volunteer at an animal sanctuary.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to or supporting the opposition to vivisection (animal experimentation).
    • The antivivisection group held a peaceful protest outside the research lab.
    • They donated money to an antivivisection charity that funds non-animal research.
    • She wrote an antivivisection article for the school newspaper.
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