1. a person who eats human flesh
2. an animal that eats others of its own species

1. relating to or practicing cannibalism

Examples

• The explorer’s journal described encounters with cannibal tribes.
• Some fish are cannibals that eat their own young.
• The documentary explored cannibal rituals in ancient cultures.
• Praying mantises exhibit cannibal behavior during mating.
• The novel featured a cannibal character as the antagonist.
• Certain spider species are known for their cannibal tendencies.