What is another word for Anthropophagous?

Pronunciation: [ˌanθɹəpəfˈaɡəs] (IPA)

Anthropophagous, meaning one who feeds on human flesh, is a morbid and seldom used term in the English language. However, there are several synonyms available for Anthropophagous, including Cannibalistic, man-eating, flesh-eating, human-eating, and corpsepicking. Cannibalistic, the most commonly used synonym, refers to both ritualistic and non-ritualistic consumption of human flesh. "Man-eating" and "flesh-eating" are also used to describe this behavior in animals, particularly in predators such as lions or tigers. "Human-eating" is a more straightforward synonym that emphasizes the consumption of humans by any means. Meanwhile, "Corpse-picking" refers to scavenging on human remains or the consumption of dead human flesh. Among these synonyms, Cannibalistic is the most commonly used term for Anthropophagous.

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