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Cannibal

usgb/ˈkænɪbl/Volume
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Not Always LiteralPlay
The term 'cannibal' can be used figuratively to describe selfish or destructive behaviors. SlideHe was a cannibal in business, devouring his competition.
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Historical MisusePlay
Watch out for historical texts that wrongly label indigenous peoples as cannibals. SlideThey called them cannibals, but the tribe had a rich, misunderstood culture.