Cannibalism
noun
Practice of eating the flesh of one's own species.
Traditional cannibalism was practiced by some tribes as part of their culture.
Often appears as...
- practise cannibalism
- ritualistic cannibalism
noun
Unnatural and cruel behaviour, especially involving harming others of the same type.
The corporate world is often accused of cannibalism due to its cutthroat competition.
Often appears as...
- corporate cannibalism
- social cannibalism
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
noun
In biology, it's when an organism eats others of its own species.
Cannibalism is a survival mechanism in many animal species.
Often appears as...
- intraspecific cannibalism
- animal cannibalism
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In business, it's when a new product eats into the sales of an existing product from the same company.
The company's latest phone model may cause cannibalisation of its older models.
Often appears as...
- product cannibalism
- market cannibalism
Usage tips
Academic,Technical
noun
Practice of eating the flesh of one's own species.
Traditional cannibalism was practiced by some tribes as part of their culture.
Often appears as...
- practise cannibalism
- ritualistic cannibalism
noun
Unnatural and cruel behaviour, especially involving harming others of the same type.
The corporate world is often accused of cannibalism due to its cutthroat competition.
Often appears as...
- corporate cannibalism
- social cannibalism
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
noun
In biology, it's when an organism eats others of its own species.
Cannibalism is a survival mechanism in many animal species.
Often appears as...
- intraspecific cannibalism
- animal cannibalism
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In business, it's when a new product eats into the sales of an existing product from the same company.
The company's latest phone model may cause cannibalisation of its older models.
Often appears as...
- product cannibalism
- market cannibalism
Usage tips
Academic,Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural sensitivity
Be cautious when discussing cannibalism related to cultures, as it can be a sensitive topic.
While studying tribes, one should respect their history regarding practices like cannibalism.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal meaning
Understand that cannibalism refers to the literal consumption of the same species' flesh.
The documentary explained how cannibalism was sometimes a survival tactic.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural sensitivity
Be cautious when discussing cannibalism related to cultures, as it can be a sensitive topic.
While studying tribes, one should respect their history regarding practices like cannibalism.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal meaning
Understand that cannibalism refers to the literal consumption of the same species' flesh.
The documentary explained how cannibalism was sometimes a survival tactic.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural sensitivity
Be cautious when discussing cannibalism related to cultures, as it can be a sensitive topic.
While studying tribes, one should respect their history regarding practices like cannibalism.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal meaning
Understand that cannibalism refers to the literal consumption of the same species' flesh.
The documentary explained how cannibalism was sometimes a survival tactic.
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Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
jeonga soros remains were studied more closely the marks on the bones were found to match the only large carnivore in the region there is no bigger killer in these lands and majungasaurus this is the first imputable evidence of dinosaur cannibalism
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The hidden power of...
found that even members of the Fore tribe, who were completely disconnected from Western culture, and also known for their unusual cannibalism rituals, attributed smiles to descriptions of situations the same way you and I would.
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Terry Hunt and Carl...
impoverished by their own imprudent actions increasing competition over limited resources Diamond believed led to warfare and finally cannibalism and chaos this happened just before so it said Europeans arrived to see the
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Neanderthal Mystery PIPE...
it's widely believed that the and battles in this part of Europe practiced cannibalism whether for food or for ritual it was splitting bones and defleshing them if v8 he was cannibalized he may help explain why its
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Ferocious Dinosaur...
closely the marks on the bones were found to match the only large carnivore in the region there is no bigger killer in these lands than majungasaurus this is the first irrefutable evidence of dinosaur cannibalism
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Cannibalism in the...
Until recently, scientists thought cannibalism was a rare response to starvation or other extreme stress. Well-known cannibals, like the praying mantis and black widow spider, were considered bizarre exceptions.
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Dinosaur Cannibalism PIPE...
This is the first, irrefutable evidence of dinosaur cannibalism. It might seem shocking, but it's a behaviour that clearly shows the most successful killers will exploit any situation to their maximum advantage.
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Dinosaurs: Just Big...
This is the first, irrefutable evidence of dinosaur cannibalism. It might seem shocking, but it's a behaviour that clearly shows the most successful killers will exploit any situation to their maximum advantage.
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Blood Initiation PIPE...
people lived in a near constant state of tribal warfare and could be expected to take part in raids kidnappings murders and cannibalism at some point in their adult lives
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Top 5 Dinosaur Moments PIPE...
cannibalism it might seem shocking but it's a behavior that clearly shows the most successful killers will exploit any situation to their maximum advantage
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
jeonga soros remains were studied more closely the marks on the bones were found to match the only large carnivore in the region there is no bigger killer in these lands and majungasaurus this is the first imputable evidence of dinosaur cannibalism
Video examples
The hidden power of...
found that even members of the Fore tribe, who were completely disconnected from Western culture, and also known for their unusual cannibalism rituals, attributed smiles to descriptions of situations the same way you and I would.
Video examples
Terry Hunt and Carl...
impoverished by their own imprudent actions increasing competition over limited resources Diamond believed led to warfare and finally cannibalism and chaos this happened just before so it said Europeans arrived to see the
Video examples
Neanderthal Mystery PIPE...
it's widely believed that the and battles in this part of Europe practiced cannibalism whether for food or for ritual it was splitting bones and defleshing them if v8 he was cannibalized he may help explain why its
Video examples
Ferocious Dinosaur...
closely the marks on the bones were found to match the only large carnivore in the region there is no bigger killer in these lands than majungasaurus this is the first irrefutable evidence of dinosaur cannibalism
Video examples
Cannibalism in the...
Until recently, scientists thought cannibalism was a rare response to starvation or other extreme stress. Well-known cannibals, like the praying mantis and black widow spider, were considered bizarre exceptions.
Video examples
Dinosaur Cannibalism PIPE...
This is the first, irrefutable evidence of dinosaur cannibalism. It might seem shocking, but it's a behaviour that clearly shows the most successful killers will exploit any situation to their maximum advantage.
Video examples
Dinosaurs: Just Big...
This is the first, irrefutable evidence of dinosaur cannibalism. It might seem shocking, but it's a behaviour that clearly shows the most successful killers will exploit any situation to their maximum advantage.
Video examples
Blood Initiation PIPE...
people lived in a near constant state of tribal warfare and could be expected to take part in raids kidnappings murders and cannibalism at some point in their adult lives
Video examples
Top 5 Dinosaur Moments PIPE...
cannibalism it might seem shocking but it's a behavior that clearly shows the most successful killers will exploit any situation to their maximum advantage
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Mitchell Zuckoff
American Educator
For starters, let's dispense with the cheap jokes about cannibalism. That means cracks about giving an arm and a leg - sorry - for a good book on the subject, or similar tasteless - sorry, again - attempts to make the subject more palatable - last one.
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Rob McElhenney
American Actor
It just so happens that people aren't doing comedy about abortion or cannibalism or waterboarding. And that to me doesn't necessarily mean that there aren't aspects of those subjects that are funny, it just means that people are too uptight.
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Tim Pratt
American Writer
Family lore says I was named after the song 'Timothy' by The Buoys, a lovely little ditty about three guys who get trapped in a cave-in and resort to cannibalism; they eat Timothy.
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Mitchell Zuckoff
American Educator
Nathaniel Philbrick's 'In the Heart of the Sea' has rightfully taken its place as a classic for its literary merits. It has a special place in the cannibalism canon as well.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
Nothing more strongly arouses our disgust than cannibalism, yet we make the same impression on Buddhists and vegetarians, for we feed on babies, though not our own.
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Dennis Weaver
American Actor
The people of the future will say, meat-eaters in disgust and regard us in the same way that we regard cannibals and cannibalism.
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Graham Chapman
British Comedian
There is no cannibalism in the British navy, absolutely none, and when I say none, I mean there is a certain amount.
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Abbie Hoffman
American Activist
I believe in compulsory cannibalism. If people were forced to eat what they killed, there would be no more wars.
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James Beard
American Author
I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.
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John Chrysostom
Clergyman
Slander is worse than cannibalism.
Quote examples
Mitchell Zuckoff
American Educator
For starters, let's dispense with the cheap jokes about cannibalism. That means cracks about giving an arm and a leg - sorry - for a good book on the subject, or similar tasteless - sorry, again - attempts to make the subject more palatable - last one.
Quote examples
Rob McElhenney
American Actor
It just so happens that people aren't doing comedy about abortion or cannibalism or waterboarding. And that to me doesn't necessarily mean that there aren't aspects of those subjects that are funny, it just means that people are too uptight.
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Tim Pratt
American Writer
Family lore says I was named after the song 'Timothy' by The Buoys, a lovely little ditty about three guys who get trapped in a cave-in and resort to cannibalism; they eat Timothy.
Quote examples
Mitchell Zuckoff
American Educator
Nathaniel Philbrick's 'In the Heart of the Sea' has rightfully taken its place as a classic for its literary merits. It has a special place in the cannibalism canon as well.
Quote examples
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
Nothing more strongly arouses our disgust than cannibalism, yet we make the same impression on Buddhists and vegetarians, for we feed on babies, though not our own.
Quote examples
Dennis Weaver
American Actor
The people of the future will say, meat-eaters in disgust and regard us in the same way that we regard cannibals and cannibalism.
Quote examples
Graham Chapman
British Comedian
There is no cannibalism in the British navy, absolutely none, and when I say none, I mean there is a certain amount.
Quote examples
Abbie Hoffman
American Activist
I believe in compulsory cannibalism. If people were forced to eat what they killed, there would be no more wars.
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James Beard
American Author
I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.
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John Chrysostom
Clergyman
Slander is worse than cannibalism.
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