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carnivore

Definitions

An animal that feeds on other animals.

A plant that is able to derive some or most of its nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or protozoans.

Examples

The lion is a fierce carnivore that hunts in the grasslands of the savanna.

While many people choose to follow a plant-based diet, others prefer to live as a strict carnivore.

Synonyms

predator meat-eater flesh-eater zoophage

Antonyms

herbivore vegetarian plant-eater vegan