anthropophagi

[ an-thruh-pof-uh-jahy, -gahy ]

plural noun

, singular an·thro·poph·a·gus [an-thr, uh, -, pof, -, uh, -g, uh, s].

1. eaters of human flesh; cannibals.

anthropophagi

/ ˌænθrəˈpɒfəˌɡaɪ /

plural noun

1. cannibals

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropophagi¹

1545–55; < Latin, plural of anthrōpophagus cannibal < Greek anthrōpophágos man-eating. See anthropo-, -phage, -phagous

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropophagi¹

C16: from Latin, from Greek anthrōpophagos; see anthropo- , -phagy

Example Sentences

Among other things, he disputes whether or no the Anthropophagi act contrary to nature?

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And if we fell among anthropophagi, would not our love of approbation make us long to be as succulent as young pigs?

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With the Anthropophagi the feeling extends, fortunately, to their flesh, which is held to be poisonous.

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Next to those are the Melanchlænæ and the Anthropophagi, who roam about upon different tracts of land and live on human flesh.

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They are anthropophagi (cannibals), but only on special occasions, and scarcely ever eat any but their enemies taken in battle.

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