cannibal
noun
a person who eats human flesh, especially for magical or religious purposes, as among certain tribal peoples.
cannibals
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pluralof cannibal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mencken remarked on the politician who had some cannibals among his constituents that “he would promise them missionaries for dinner.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
What makes “Heated Rivalry” so special is that its queer characters are allowed to embrace joy and take their time to develop a connection without deadly viruses and cannibals at their door.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2026
As they do so, like Sara, seeking a “defining moment” they might morph into news cannibals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2025
The U.S. government’s record of service members missing in action does not attribute Finnegan’s death to hostilities nor does it indicate that cannibals were a factor.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
“Dear me, an index would have come in useful here . . . cannibals, cannibals . . . I see there are quite a few mentions, but nothing particularly about fire. . . .”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
