Cannibal
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Pro Tip 1/2
Not Always Literal
The term 'cannibal' can be used figuratively to describe selfish or destructive behaviors. He was a cannibal in business, devouring his competition.
Pro Tip 2/2
Historical Misuse
Watch out for historical texts that wrongly label indigenous peoples as cannibals. They called them cannibals, but the tribe had a rich, misunderstood culture.