2007-08-23 06:26:39 · 7 answers · asked by sokrates 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's not in the dictionary but one of the best things about the English language is that it facilitates all kinds of little adaptations that are instantly understood by the listener even when having never heard the invented word before. Shakespeare did it ALL the time. So have fun and play with the English language.
What does meatatarian mean? Everybody knew.
2007-08-23 08:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by herowithgreeneyesandbluejeans 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you're talking about some other concept besides being a person who eats meat.
If you are making a new religious sect that worships meat, you could be a Meatatarian.
If you are forming a new community service club like the Rotarians, you could call it the Meatatarians.
2007-08-23 15:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No such word. Meat eater will have to do. If you mean as opposed to a vegetarian, carnivore would not be appropriate either.
carnivore n.
1. A flesh-eating animal.
2. Any of various predatory, flesh-eating mammals of the order Carnivora, including the dogs, cats, bears, weasels, hyenas, and raccoons.
3. One who victimizes or injures others; a predator.
4. An insectivorous plant.
2007-08-23 13:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word would technically be carnivore though if you are talking about a diet that includes meat, it would be omnivore. The word "vegetarian" that you are working from includes the idea of a philosophy behind it and there isn't something like this with meat, so words associated with meat eating only identify the type of food eaten- omni- ("everything" including meat) or carni- ("only meat.")
2007-08-23 15:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by lucius.graecus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no because "meata" is not a sufficient prefix. "vega" is. its a fine nickname for carnivore or meat lover, but you wont find it in the dictionary. also humans cant be carnivores, they'd die from the high amounts of cholesterol and fat, and the lack of nutrients. just cuz its got some protein in it, doesnt mean meat is good for you.
2007-08-23 13:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by Nacho DeGarvo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No need to coin a new word when the word carnivore works.
2007-08-23 13:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by Phoebe 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you're looking for "carnivore."
2007-08-23 13:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by Charles 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋