Omnivore vs. Flexitarian — What's the Difference?

An omnivore () is an animal that has the ability to eat and survive on both plant and animal matter. Obtaining energy and nutrients from plant and animal matter, omnivores digest carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber, and metabolize the nutrients and energy of the sources absorbed.

One who normally maintains a vegetarian diet but occasionally makes exceptions and eats meat or fish.

An omnivorous animal

Of or relating to a diet that is primarily vegetarian but includes meat or fish on occasion.

One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.

One who is usually or primarily vegetarian, but not strictly so.

An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).

(of a person) Being a flexitarian.

A person who eats all kinds of foods

(of food, a diet, etc.) Being what a flexitarian might eat.

An animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances