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Cannibal

Description:

A cannibal is a person or animal that consumes the flesh or organs of their own species. In human context, it refers to an individual who practices the act of eating human flesh. Cannibalism can have cultural, survival, or pathological reasons.

Examples:

Noun (Person):

  • Some ancient tribes were rumored to be cannibals, consuming the flesh of their enemies.
  • The film depicted a horrifying story of a secret community of cannibals lurking in the remote forest.
  • Anthropologists wonder about the potential historical implications of cannibalism among early human populations.

Noun (Animal):

  • The alpha lion killed and devoured the young cubs, exhibiting cannibalistic behavior.
  • Certain species of spiders engage in cannibalism, where the female eats the male after mating.
  • The research study found evidence of cannibalism among the population of chimpanzees.

Adjective:

  • According to some legends, there exist cannibal tribes in remote, unexplored regions of the world.
  • Media often portrays cannibalistic characters as deranged and terrifying.
  • Survivors of airplane crashes sometimes resort to cannibalistic acts when facing extreme hunger and desperation.

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