anthropophagus

[US]/ˌænθrəˈpoʊɡəs/
[UK]/ˌæntrəˈpoʊɡəs/

Translation

n.A person or animal that eats human flesh.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

anthropophagus myth

anthropophagus creature

anthropophagus legend

anthropophagus horror

anthropophagus folklore

anthropophagus fiction

anthropophagus cannibalism

anthropophagus imagery

anthropophagus literature

anthropophagus film

Example Sentences

the creature was described as an anthropophagus, preying on humans.

anthropophagus legends have been passed down through generations in folklore.

the ancient myth depicts the anthropophagus as a monstrous figure.

some scholars believe anthropophagus myths originated from survival situations.

the anthropologist studied ancient rituals that involved anthropophagus practices.

the novel explored the dark side of human nature through the lens of an anthropophagus protagonist.

the film used graphic imagery to depict the horrifying reality of an anthropophagus attack.

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