Cannibal

usgb/ˈkænɪbl/
noun

An animal or person who eats others of their own type.

The tribe was incorrectly deemed cannibals by early explorers.
Visual representation of "cannibal" - An animal or person who eats others of their own type.

Often appears as...

  • accused of being a cannibal
  • rumored cannibal

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Disapproving

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Not Always Literal

The term 'cannibal' can be used figuratively to describe selfish or destructive behaviors.

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He was a cannibal in business, devouring his competition.
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Historical Misuse

Watch out for historical texts that wrongly label indigenous peoples as cannibals.

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They called them cannibals, but the tribe had a rich, misunderstood culture.
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