predation
UK: prɪˈdeɪʃən | US: prɪˈdeɪʃən
n. the act of preying on other organisms for food
n. the exploitation or victimization of others
predation = predat<plunder> + ion<noun suffix>
- predat (from Latin praedari, meaning "to plunder" or "to prey upon")
- ion (a suffix forming nouns indicating action or condition)
Etymology Origin:
The word "predation" traces back to the Latin praedatio, derived from praedari ("to plunder"). It originally described the act of seizing prey, reflecting the natural behavior of predators. Over time, its meaning expanded metaphorically to include human exploitation or victimization, retaining the core idea of one entity benefiting at another's expense.
Lions rely on predation to survive in the wild.
The documentary highlighted the ecological balance between predation and prey populations.
Corporate predation often targets vulnerable consumers.
Birds of prey exhibit highly skilled predation techniques.
The study examined the psychological effects of online predation.