Dutch word dierenbescherming comes from Dutch dier, Dutch -en-, Dutch bescherming (Protection, shelter.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| dier | Dutch (nld) | (dialectal, archaic) Animal (demonstrative) her, their, the latter's (genitive feminine singular and genitive plural of die). |
| -en- | Dutch (nld) | Genitival interfix indicating that the former part is a characteristic of the latter. |
| bescherming | Dutch (nld) | Protection, shelter. |
| dierenbescherming | Dutch (nld) | Protection of animals: i.e., (defense of) animal rights. |