predator
/ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: predators
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other nonplant organisms (their prey), primarily for food.
Noun
Examples
Hives should be positioned, oriented and protected to avoid predators and ensure survival in the meliponary. A study (pers. obs.) of predators shows that the main culprits in a Malaysian meliponary are frogs and lizards.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Someone who attacks and plunders for gain.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “predator” mean?
Any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other nonplant organisms (their prey), primarily for food.
Is “predator” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.