Definition

Noun: 1. The offspring of a carnivorous mammal: This term specifically refers to the young, immature stage of a mammal that primarily eats meat. It is often used for the young of notable predators like bears, wolves, and lions.

Usage Notes

• "Young carnivore" is a zoological or general descriptive term, not a common everyday word. It is typically used in educational, documentary, or scientific contexts.
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
• The term emphasizes both the animal's age (young) and its dietary classification (carnivore).

Examples

• The mother bear was fiercely protective of her young carnivore.
• Documentaries often show young carnivores learning to hunt by playing with their siblings.
• Raising a young carnivore in captivity requires specialized knowledge of its dietary needs.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe a person, especially a young one, who is aggressively ambitious or competitive.
  • In the world of high finance, he was a young carnivore, quickly rising through the ranks by outperforming his peers.

Variants and Related Words

• Cub: The specific term for the young of bears, lions, tigers, leopards, and some other carnivores.
• Pup: The specific term for the young of wolves, dogs, seals, and some other carnivores.
• Whelp: An older or more formal term for the young of a carnivorous mammal, especially a dog or wolf.
• Kit: The specific term for the young of ferrets, foxes, and some other small carnivores.
• Carnivore (n.): An animal that feeds primarily on flesh.

Synonyms

• Carnivore young
• Predator offspring
• Cub (when context specifies bears, big cats)
• Pup (when context specifies canines, seals)

Antonyms

• Adult carnivore
• Herbivore young (e.g., calf, fawn, lamb)
• Omnivore young (e.g., piglet)

Noun

1. the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion