Carnivore vs. Vegetarian — What's the Difference?

A carnivore , meaning "meat eater" (Latin, caro, genitive carnis, meaning "meat" or "flesh" and vorare meaning "to devour"), is an animal whose food and energy requirements derive solely from animal products (mainly muscle, fat and other soft tissues) whether through hunting or scavenging. Animals that depend solely on animal flesh for their nutrient requirements are called hypercarnivores or obligate carnivores, while those that also consume non-animal food are called mesocarnivores or facultative carnivores.

A person who does not eat meat or fish, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons.

Any of various mammals of the order Carnivora, including the dogs, cats, bears, weasels, raccoons, and seals, most of which are predatory flesh-eating animals.

Relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism

Any of various other flesh-eating animals.

One who practices vegetarianism.

An insectivorous plant.

Of or relating to vegetarianism or vegetarians.

An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.

Consisting primarily or wholly of vegetables or plants

(zoology) A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.

A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products.

(informal) A person who is not a vegetarian.

An animal that eats only plants; a herbivore.

A follower of the carnivore diet consuming only animal-based products, such as meat, eggs and dairy

Of or relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians (in all senses).

One of the Carnivora.

Without meat.

Terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal; terrestrial carnivores have four or five clawed digits on each limb

Of a product normally made with meat, having non-meat substitutes in place of meat.

Any animal that feeds on flesh;

That does not eat meat.

One who holds that vegetables and fruits are the only proper food for man. Strict vegetarians eat no meat, eggs, or milk, and are sometimes referred tro as vegans.

Of or pertaining to vegetarianism; as, a vegetarian diet.

Eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products