Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

carnivorous

adjective
/kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
Definition
Characteristic of animals that primarily eat meat.
Examples
  • Many carnivorous animals, such as lions and tigers, are apex predators in their ecosystems.
  • The carnivorous plant, the Venus flytrap, captures and digests insects for nutrients.
Meaning
Carnivorous refers to organisms that derive their energy and nutrition from consuming animal flesh.
Synonyms
  • meat-eating
  • flesh-eating
  • predatory