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Definition of omnivore

omnivore

/ˈɑːm.nɪ.vɔːr/
om · ni · vore
Adverb:omnivorously
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Plural:omnivores
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Adjective:omnivorous
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omnivore Lexical Profile

omnivore Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An animal or person that eats food of both plant and animal origin.

Example

"Bears and raccoons are adaptable omnivores that feed on berries, insects, and small fish."

2

A person with wide-ranging and indiscriminate interests, especially regarding reading or cultural consumption.

Example

"As a cultural omnivore, she enjoys everything from classical opera to underground indie comics."

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• Nearby Words

omniscient
omnisciently
omnisexual
omnivore
omnivorous
omnivorously
omo

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 19th century from French omnivore, from Latin omnivorus ('all-devouring'), a compound of omnis ('all') and vorare ('to devour' or 'to swallow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Omnivore. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/omnivore
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