English · Nature & Environment
predator
/ˈpred.ə.tər/
[/ˈpred.ə.tər/]
hunting animal
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An animal that hunts and eats other animals to survive.
Example
As the top predator, the wolf keeps the deer population in healthy balance.
As the top predator, the wolf keeps the deer population in healthy balance.
Etymology
From Latin 'praedator', meaning plunderer.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in ecology and figuratively for someone who exploits others.