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Predator Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：hunting animal (predator)

predator 🔊

/ˈprɛdətər/

An animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals for food.

Bengal tiger predator hunting in savanna grass

hunting animal 🔊

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/ˈhʌntɪŋ ˈænɪməl/

An animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals for food.

📁 Category：Animal Protection 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'praedator' (plunderer), from 'praeda' (booty).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'prey' + 'door' — a predator waits at the door to catch its prey.

📖 Example

The eagle, a skilled predator, circled high above before swooping down to catch a fish from the river. 🔊 The eagle, a skilled predator, circled high above before swooping down to catch a fish from the river.

🔗 Collocations

apex predator – A predator at the top of the food chain without natural enemies.

predator species – A species that acts as a predator in an ecosystem.

natural predator – A predator that occurs naturally in the environment.

🔄 Synonyms

hunter (n.) – An animal or person that hunts other animals.

carnivore (n.) – An animal that feeds on other animals.

raptor (n.) – A bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk.

🚫 Antonyms

prey (n.) – An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.

herbivore (n.) – An animal that feeds on plants.

🌱 Derivatives

predatory (adj.) – Relating to or characteristic of a predator.

predation (n.) – The act of preying on other animals.

predate (v.) – To hunt and kill for food.

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin 'praedator' (plunderer). Originally used for hunting animals; now also describes people who exploit others, like loan sharks or abusers.

Meaning 2：exploiter (predator)

predator 🔊

/ˈprɛdətər/

A person or group that exploits, hurts, or takes advantage of others for their own gain.

Manipulative predator in suit exploiting elderly woman

exploiter 🔊

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/ɪkˈsplɔɪtər/

A person or group that exploits, hurts, or takes advantage of others for their own gain.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Advanced

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Some people see certain payday loan companies as financial predators because they charge extremely high interest rates to those in desperate need. 🔊 Some people see certain payday loan companies as financial predators because they charge extremely high interest rates to those in desperate need.

🔗 Collocations

sexual predator – A person who commits sexual offenses against others, often repeatedly.

financial predator – A person or company that exploits others financially, e.g., through predatory lending.

corporate predator – A company that aggressively takes over or exploits other businesses for profit.

🔄 Synonyms

exploiter (n.) – A person who uses others selfishly or unethically for their own benefit.

oppressor (n.) – A person or group that exercises power over others in a cruel or unjust manner.

scavenger (n.) – A person who takes what is left or available, often in a predatory manner.

🚫 Antonyms

protector (n.) – A person who defends or shields others from harm.

benefactor (n.) – A person who gives help or financial support to others.

🌱 Derivatives

predatory (adj.) – Aggressively exploiting or preying on others.

predation (n.) – The act of exploiting or victimizing others.