Cannibal

/ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who eats the flesh of other human beings.

The legend spoke of a cannibal who terrorized the villagers, consuming those who wandered too far into the forest.

An animal that feeds on the flesh of its own species.

Some species of spiders are known to be cannibals, often consuming their own kind after mating.

A person who participates in the practice of cannibalism, whether for ritualistic, survival, or other reasons.

Historically, certain tribes engaged in cannibalistic rituals, believing they would gain the strength of their fallen enemies.

From Spanish 'caníbal', derived from the Carib word 'caniba', which referred to the Carib people.

cannibalistic tendencies

The behavior of eating one's own kind, often used metaphorically.

anthrophagy

The act of eating human flesh.

savage

A term that can describe a wild and uncivilized person, often associated with violent behavior.

Cannonball

He took a cannonball dive into the pool.