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cannibal

/kænɪˈbæl/ noun · British & US
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What does cannibal mean?

noun

A person who eats human flesh, especially as a result of being stranded on a deserted island or in a survival situation. A person who imitates or exploits the style of another, especially in a way that is considered to be in poor taste.

Example

"The castaways became cannibals after running out of food on the deserted island."

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