PETA

Acronym for the animal rights organization "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals". Founded by Ingrid Newkirk in the 1980s, the basic ideals of the organization are "Animals aren't ours to eat, wear, or expiriment on". They accomplish getting this message across by flashy and risque protests and demonstrations, usually involving nudity.

There was a PETA demonstration at the rodeo last night.

by Jdufault April 11, 2006