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Cannibalism

Noun:

The act or practice of eating the flesh or organs of a member of the same species.

Example sentence: Cannibalism is one of the most taboo and repulsive practices observed in some ancient civilizations.

Noun:

An act of consuming the flesh or parts of one's own species due to extreme circumstances, usually associated with scarcity of food.

Example sentence: In times of famine, survival sometimes required cannibalism, which has been documented in various desperate situations throughout history.

Noun:

Metaphorically, the act of exploiting or preying upon members of one's own group for personal gain.

Example sentence: In certain corrupt organizations, cannibalism within the ranks of employees is not uncommon, with individuals stepping on each other to climb the corporate ladder.

Noun:

A phenomenon in nature where certain animal species consume members of their own species as part of their regular diet.

Example sentence: Praying mantis displays cannibalism behavior, as the females often devour the males after mating.