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1. An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.

   Example: As juveniles the crocodiles are frequently predated by larger carnivores.

   Synonyms:meat-eaterzoophage

2. A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.

   Example: The panda and the panther are both carnivores.

   Synonyms:carnivoran

3. A person who is not a vegetarian.

   Synonyms:kreophagistmeat-eatermeatarianmeatatariannonvegetarian