Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

antropófago

noun

an-tro-POH-fa-go

Definition

A person who practices cannibalism; a human who eats human flesh.

Examples

The discovery of ancient tribes practicing antropofagia shocked the archaeologists.
In literature, the theme of antropófago has been explored in various stories to illustrate the extremes of human nature.
The documentary examined the cultural context of antropófagos in certain isolated societies.

Meaning

The term ‘antropófago’ comes from the Greek words ‘anthropos’, meaning ‘human’, and ‘phagein’, meaning ‘to eat.’ It refers to someone who consumes human flesh, often associated with historical or cultural practices.