cannibalistic
pronunciation
How to pronounce cannibalistic in British English:
UK [ˌkænɪbə'lɪstɪk]
How to pronounce cannibalistic in American English:
US [ˌkænɪbə'lɪstɪk]
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- Adjective:
- characteristic of cannibals or exhibiting cannibalism
Word Origin
- cannibalistic (adj.)
- 1840, from cannibal + -istic. Elder but failing to flourish were cannibalic, cannibalish (both from 1824).
Example
- 1. Even death can 't stop the virus-its victims as cannibalistic shamblers .
- 2. The introduction timing and pricing strategy of a new cannibalistic product .
- 3. Cannibalistic thoughts , for obvious reasons , will no longer be received .
- 4. The fry developed strong cannibalistic tendencies .
- 5. Friendly professionals in pressed slacks contradict popular images of masons as cannibalistic conspirators .