Cannibality

/ˌkænɪˈbælɪti/ noun

Definition

The state, quality, or practice of being cannibalistic; the condition of practicing cannibalism.

Etymology

From 'cannibal' plus the suffix '-ity' (which converts adjectives to nouns expressing a state or quality). A rare noun form expressing cannibalism as an abstract condition.

Kelly Says

English speakers can express the same concept multiple ways: cannibalism (direct noun), cannibality (formal noun of quality), cannibalistic (adjective)—it's like having different tools for the same job!

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