cannibal
word
Definition
A cannibal is a person or animal that eats others of its own kind, especially humans who eat human flesh.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in historical, anthropological, or horror contexts. Refers to both humans and animals. Collocations: 'cannibal tribe', 'acts of cannibalism'. Not used for everyday situations; can be offensive if misapplied.
Spanish: caníbalPortuguese (BR): canibalPortuguese (PT): canibalChinese (Simplified): 食人者 - 吃人者Chinese (Traditional): 食人者 - 吃人者Hindi: मांसाहारी (इंसान खाने वाला)Arabic: آكل لحوم البشرBengali: মানুষখেকো - নিজজাতভোজীRussian: каннибалJapanese: 人食い - 共食いする者Vietnamese: kẻ ăn thịt đồng loạiKorean: 식인종Turkish: yamyamUrdu: آدم خورIndonesian: kanibal
Example Sentences
That old legend describes a remote island full of cannibals.
natural
In some movies, the villain is a cannibal, which makes the story scarier.
natural
The explorers were afraid of being attacked by cannibals.
basic
A tiger became a cannibal after eating another tiger.
basic
A cannibal eats people.
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He joked that his roommate ate like a cannibal after skipping lunch.
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