A carnivorean animal that eats meat is an animal that eats flesh. In biologythe scientific study of living things, the word can also be used more narrowly for a flesh-eating mammal. It is the opposite of herbivorean animal that eats plants.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkɑːrnəvɔːr/
Easy pronunciation: KAR-nuh-vor (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: KAR.
Noun meaning an animal that eats meat.
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Carnivore Meaning
an animal that eats meat
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any animal that feeds on flesh
Example: Lions are carnivores.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- meat-eater — Direct everyday substitute for an animal that eats meat.
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Other Meanings of Carnivore
Meaning 2
a meat-eating mammal
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal
Example: Bears are carnivores, though some species also eat plants.
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Carnivore Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- meat-eater
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use carnivore for any meat-eater, but in biology it can also refer more specifically to a meat-eating mammal.
- Do not confuse carnivore with herbivore, which means a plant-eating animal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does carnivore mean?
A carnivore is an animal that eats meat or flesh.
What is a synonym for carnivore?
A strong everyday synonym is meat-eater.
Is a carnivore the same as a herbivore?
No. A carnivore eats meat, while a herbivore eats plants.
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