carnivoral

/kɑrnɪˈvɔːrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of carnivores

“The carnivoral lifestyle of the lions in the savannah was a major concern for wildlife conservationists.”

2. noun

a person or animal that eats meat, especially as a primary source of nutrition

“In the carnivoral community, hunting and gathering meat were crucial skills to survival.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous
  • flesh-eating
  • meat-eating

Antonyms

  • herbivoral
  • plant-eating
  • vegetarian