Cannibalistic

/ˌkænɪbəˈlɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or practicing cannibalism; involving the consumption of human flesh by humans.

Etymology

From 'cannibal' plus '-istic' (meaning characterized by or of the nature of). This is the standard English adjectival form, fully established by the 19th century.

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Cannibalistic isn't always literal—ecologists use it to describe animals that eat their own species, and companies engage in 'cannibalistic' behavior when one product destroys their other products' sales!

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