The difference between Carnivore and Herbivore
When used as nouns, carnivore means an organism that feeds chiefly on animals, whereas herbivore means an organism that feeds chiefly on plants.
check bellow for the other definitions of Carnivore and Herbivore
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Carnivore as a noun:
An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.
Examples:
"As juveniles the crocodiles are frequently predated by larger carnivores."
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Carnivore as a noun (zoology):
A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.
Examples:
"The panda and the panther are both carnivores."
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Carnivore as a noun (informal):
A person who is not a vegetarian.
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Herbivore as a noun:
An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.