meat-eating
/ˈmiːtˌiːtɪŋ/adjective★Intermediate
formal
Relating to or involving the consumption of meat as a primary or significant part of one's diet.
Many cultures have traditional meat-eating festivals.
Many cultures have traditional festivals centered around the consumption of meat.
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The term is often used in discussions about dietary habits, nutrition, and environmental impact.
Collocations
meat-eating animalan animal that primarily consumes meatmeat-eating dieta diet that includes a significant amount of meat
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Related Phrases
meat-eaterphrase
a person or animal that consumes meat
meat-eating habitsphrase
the practices and preferences related to consuming meat
💡Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'meat-eater'
'Meat-eating' is an adjective, while 'meat-eater' is a noun referring to an individual or species that consumes meat.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'meat' (food derived from animal flesh) and the present participle '-eating' (indicating the act of consuming).
📝Usage Notes
The term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more commonly found in formal discussions about diet, ecology, and health.
Word Breakdown
meat
food derived from animal flesh
root-eating
the act of consuming
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