Meaning
carnivore
- an animal that feeds predominantly or exclusively on meat
- a person who eats meat (humorous or informal)
In a sentence
Il leone è uno dei carnivori più noti della savana.
The lion is one of the best-known carnivores of the savanna.
Quali carnivori vivono ancora in questa zona protetta?
Which carnivores still live in this protected area?
In famiglia siamo tutti vegetariani, tranne mio fratello che è un carnivoro convinto.
In my family we are all vegetarians, except for my brother who is a committed carnivore.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| carnivoro | masculine · singular |
| carnivori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as an adjective: 'pianta carnivora' (carnivorous plant).
- Feminine form is 'carnivora', plural 'carnivori' (m) / 'carnivore' (f).