carnivore
noun C2
Plain meaning
an animal that eats meat
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss an animal that eats meat in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed carnivore during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that large carnivore can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
large carnivorecarnivore populationcarnivore species
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “large carnivore”.