Carnivore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carnivore is a noun meaning An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.
Meaning
An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.
More Meanings
- (zoology) A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.
- (informal) A person who is not a vegetarian.
- (informal) A follower of the carnivore diet.
Example Sentences
The panda and the panther are both carnivores.
As juveniles the crocodiles are frequently predated by larger carnivores.
Well, she has now gone / From this unhappy planet / With all the carnivores / And the destructors on it
Word Forms
- carnivores
Synonyms for carnivore
Depending on context, synonyms include meateater, zoophage, carnivoran, meatarian, meatatarian, kreophagist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carnivorous, carnivory, hypercarnivore, mesocarnivore, carnivoran, hypocarnivore.
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