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Definition of companion animal noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

companion animal

noun

/kəmˈpænjən ænɪml/

/kəmˈpænjən ænɪml/

(also animal companion)

(rather formal)

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an animal that you have at home for pleasure, rather than one that is kept for work or food; a pet
- Companion animals can help reduce stress and offer companionship to lonely people.
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