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predator

IPA pronunciation: /ˈpredətə/

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Russian meaning

хищник

English definition

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food, or a person who exploits others.

Example

Lions are top predators in their habitat.

Collocations

apex predator
natural predator
sexual predator
predator species

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