Carnivorous/kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/2Natural Predators Carnivorous often implies a natural, wild source of meat-eating, like animals in the food chain. The ecosystem is balanced by carnivorous predators. Pro Tip 2/2Dietary Choice Carnivorous can reference deliberate diet choices emphasizing meat consumption. He follows a strictly carnivorous diet.