What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
suricate
Example
The suricate is also known as the slender-tailed meerkat. [suricate: noun]
Example
The suricates were busy foraging for food in the early morning. [suricates: plural noun]
meerkat
Example
The meerkat is a member of the mongoose family. [meerkat: noun]
Example
The meerkat clan was on high alert for predators. [meerkat: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Meerkat is more commonly used than suricate in everyday language. Meerkat has become more well-known due to its popularity in media, such as the animated movie 'The Lion King' and the TV show 'Meerkat Manor'.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between suricate and meerkat?
Both suricate and meerkat are formal terms and can be used interchangeably in scientific or academic contexts.
