omnivore in Dutch

omnivore in Dutch is omnivoor, alleseter — omnivore means an animal that eats both plant and animal food rather than being restricted to one or the other.

omnivore in Dutch

omnivoor

noun

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

alleseter

noun

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

What does "omnivore" mean?

noun An animal that eats both plant and animal food rather than being restricted to one or the other.
"Bears are omnivores, taking berries, roots, fish and carrion as the season allows."
noun A person who eats meat as well as plant foods, as opposed to a vegetarian or vegan.
"The menu is designed so that omnivores and vegans can share the same table."
noun Someone with wide and undiscriminating appetites in a non-food sense, especially in reading or culture.
"He is a cultural omnivore who will happily go from grime to Gregorian chant in one afternoon."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

omnivore in a sentence

Bears are omnivores, taking berries, roots, fish and carrion as the season allows.
Humans evolved as omnivores, which is why our teeth include both grinding molars and tearing canines.
The menu is designed so that omnivores and vegans can share the same table.
He is a cultural omnivore who will happily go from grime to Gregorian chant in one afternoon.

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "omnivore" in Dutch?

"omnivore" in Dutch is omnivoor, alleseter. omnivore means: An animal that eats both plant and animal food rather than being restricted to one or the other.

How do you use "omnivore" in a sentence?

Example: "Bears are omnivores, taking berries, roots, fish and carrion as the season allows." In Dutch, "omnivore" is omnivoor, alleseter.

Are there other ways to say "omnivore" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "omnivore": omnivoor, alleseter.

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