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predator
noun pred·a·tor \ˈpre-də-tər, -ˌtȯr\
: an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals
: a person who looks for other people in order to use, control, or harm them in some way
Full Definition of PREDATOR
1
: one that preys, destroys, or devours
2
: an animal that lives by predation
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First Known Use of PREDATOR
1912
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PREDATOR Defined for Kids
predator
noun pred·a·tor \ˈpre-də-tər\
Definition of PREDATOR for Kids
: an animal that lives mostly by killing and eating other animals
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