Noun: predator pre-du-tu(r)
- Any animal that lives by preying on other animals
"Lions are apex predators in the African savanna ecosystem";
- predatory animal
- Someone who attacks in search of booty
"The corporate predator was known for hostile takeovers";
- marauder, piranha
Derived forms: predators
Type of: aggressor, animal, animate being, assailant, assailer, assaulter, attacker
Encyclopedia: Predator