Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cannibal
Noun
/ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/
Definition
A person who eats the flesh of other human beings.
Examples
- In some ancient cultures, cannibalism was practiced for ritualistic purposes.
- The story of the cannibalistic tribe shocked the explorers.
- Reports of cannibal behavior emerged during extreme survival situations.
Meaning
The term ‘cannibal’ refers to someone who consumes the flesh of their own species, particularly in cases of humans eating human flesh.
Synonyms
- Anthrophagist
- Man-eater
- Flesh-eater
