predatism

predatism
pre•dat•ism
[[t]prɪˈdeɪ tɪz əm, ˈprɛd əˌtɪz əm[/t]] n.
ecl the state of living as a predator or by predation
Etymology: 1925–30

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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  • predatism — /pri day tiz euhm, pred euh tiz euhm/, n. the state of living as a predator or by predation. [1925 30; PREDAT(ION) + ISM] * * * …   Universalium

  • predatism — pred·a·tism …   English syllables

  • predatism — ˈpredəˌtizəm noun ( s) Etymology: predatory + ism : the habit or practice of living by predation or as a predator used chiefly of wild animals; compare commensalism, parasitism …   Useful english dictionary

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