Definition

The act of eating human flesh, also known as cannibalism.

Example

In some ancient cultures, anthropophagy was practiced as a ritual.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term anthropophagy?

Yeah, it refers to the eating of human flesh, right?

Exactly! It's such a shocking concept when you think about it.

It really is, but it's fascinating from a cultural perspective too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anthropophagy is formed from "anthropos" (from Greek, meaning human) and "phagein" (from Greek, meaning to eat). The word describes the act of eating human flesh.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anthropos' meaning human and 'phagein' meaning to eat — this helps you remember that anthropophagy refers to the act of eating humans.

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