Pronunciation: /ˈkænɪbəl/
noun a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
A1 The cannibal in the movie scared me.
A2 The tribe was rumored to have cannibals among them.
B1 The cannibal feasted on human flesh in the dark forest.
B2 The historical accounts of cannibals in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
C1 The cannibalistic practices of certain societies have been studied by anthropologists.
C2 The novel delves into the psychology of a cannibalistic serial killer.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a cannibal
A1 The cannibal tribe lived deep in the jungle.
A2 The cannibalistic rituals of the ancient civilization were shrouded in mystery.
B1 The movie depicted a cannibal cult terrorizing a small town.
B2 The novel explored the psychology of a cannibal serial killer.
C1 The documentary delved into the history of cannibalism in different cultures.
C2 The artist's controversial exhibit featured sculptures made of cannibalized body parts.
formal The anthropologist studied the cultural practices of a tribe known to have cannibalistic rituals.
informal I heard a crazy story about a cannibal living in the woods.
slang That guy is a total cannibal, always taking food off other people's plates.
figurative In the cutthroat world of business, some would say he is a cannibal, always trying to take down his competition.
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