Cannibalism (Noun)
Meaning
The practice of eating the flesh of your own kind.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Cannibalism has been observed in certain species of insects, where larger individuals will consume smaller ones of the same species.
- In some cultures, cannibalism was practiced as a means of survival during times of extreme famine or scarcity of food.
- The practice of cannibalism is generally considered taboo in most human societies, and is often viewed as a horrific and inhumane act.
- Anthropologists have documented instances of cannibalism in certain isolated tribes, often as a means of demonstrating power or spiritual dominance.
- In some extreme cases of psychological disorder, individuals have been known to engage in cannibalism as a result of severe mental illness or trauma.