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anthropophagy

/ænˈθrɒfəˌbeɪdʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does anthropophagy mean?

noun

The act of eating human flesh, either as a cultural or ritualistic practice, or in times of extreme survival.

Example

"The tribe was accused of practicing anthropophagy in their ancient rituals."

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