Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carnivore
Noun
/ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr/
Definition
An animal that primarily eats flesh.
Examples
- Lions are known as carnivores because they hunt other animals for food.
- The Komodo dragon is a large carnivore found on several Indonesian islands.
- Carnivores play an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems.
Meaning
Carnivores are organisms that mainly consume meat, whether from other animals or in some cases, the remains of animals.
Synonyms
- Meat-eater
- Predator
- Flesh-eater
