Pronunciation: [mˈiːt ˈiːtəz] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of "meat eaters" is /miːt ˈiːtərz/. The first word, "meat," is pronounced with a long "ee" sound (/miːt/) and the second word, "eaters," is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by a schwa (/ˈiːtərz/). It is important to note the placement of the double "e" in "meat," as some mistakenly spell it as "meet." "Meat eaters" refers to individuals or animals that consume meat as part of their diet.
Meat eaters, also known as carnivores, are individuals or organisms that primarily consume meat or animal flesh as their main source of nutrition. This term is commonly used to refer to animals such as lions, wolves, and tigers that rely solely on a diet of animal flesh for their survival. However, it can also be applied to humans or other animals that include meat as a significant part of their diet.
The classification of "meat eaters" is based on the understanding that these organisms have evolved certain physiological and anatomical features that enable them to effectively hunt, capture, and digest meat. For example, meat eaters typically possess sharp teeth and strong jaws used for tearing and chewing meat, as well as a digestive system that is adapted to process and metabolize the nutrients found in animal flesh.
In the context of human beings, the term "meat eaters" is often used to distinguish individuals who regularly consume meat from those who adhere to vegetarian or vegan diets, which exclude the consumption of meat and animal products. While humans are considered omnivores by nature, those who identify as meat eaters often consume various types of meat, including beef, poultry, fish, and pork, as part of their regular diet.
Overall, "meat eaters" refers to organisms, including humans, that primarily rely on a diet consisting of meat or animal flesh as a primary source of sustenance and nutrition.
The word "meat eaters" is a compound word formed by combining the noun "meat" and the plural form of the verb "to eat". The etymology of the two components is as follows:
1. Meat: The noun "meat" originated from the Old English word "mete", which meant food in general. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "matiz" and further to the Proto-Indo-European root *mad- or *med-, which meant to take nourishment.
2. Eaters: The plural form of the verb "to eat" is "eaters". The Old English verb "etan" gave rise to the Middle English term "eten" and eventually evolved into "eat" in Modern English.
