Cannibalism
Pronunciation: /ˈkænəbəˌlɪzəm/
Cannibalism (noun)
- The act of eating the flesh of one's own species, especially humans.
Examples
- Cannibalism is a practice that has occurred in various cultures throughout history.
- Cannibalism is the act of eating human flesh.
Common collocations: cultural cannibalism, ritualistic cannibalism, historical accounts of cannibalism