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cannibalised


Meanings
  • verb

    The action or practice of killing and eating other human beings.

    - "The tribe was known for their cannibalistic practices."
    - "Cannibalism was once a common practice among some primitive cultures."
  • noun

    A person who eats human flesh.

    - "The legend tells of a cannibal who lived deep in the jungle."
    - "Cannibals are often portrayed as savages in movies."

Variants
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cannibalise , cannibalised , cannibalises , cannibalising , cannibalize
Etymology
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Derived from the Taino or Carib words 'kanaiba' or 'karib' meaning 'man-eater'.


Trivia
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  1. Cannibalism is illegal in most countries.

  2. There have been reports of cannibalism in times of extreme starvation, such as during wars or shipwrecks.

  3. Some cultures, such as the Aztecs, practiced ritual cannibalism as a form of human sacrifice.


Related Concepts
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  1. Anthropophagy: Anthropophagy is a term used to describe the practice of eating human flesh.

  2. Cannibalism in folklore: Cannibalism has been a popular theme in folklore and mythology, with many stories of cannibals and cannibalistic creatures.


Culture
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Cannibalism has been portrayed in various forms of literature, art, and music. It is a common theme in horror and survival genres. In some cultures, cannibalism is considered a taboo and is associated with savagery and primitivism.

How to Memorize "cannibalised"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing a loincloth, carrying a club, and eating human flesh.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cannibal' with the image of a savage, primitive person.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym C-A-N-N-I-B-A-L: 'C' for Cannibal, 'A' for Ate, 'N' for Natives, 'N' for Nourishment, 'I' for Intrepid, 'B' for Barbaric, 'A' for Ancient, and 'L' for Legend.


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