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- US Pronunciation
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- \-fə-gəs\
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- \-fə-gəs\
Definitions of anthropophagus word
- noun anthropophagus A cannibal, especially in legends or fables. 1
- noun anthropophagus A man-eater, cannibal. 0
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Parts of speech for Anthropophagus
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anthropophagus popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
anthropophagus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anthropophagus
noun anthropophagus
- cannibal — Cannibals are people who eat the flesh of other human beings.
- man-eater — an animal, especially a tiger or lion, that eats or is said to eat human flesh.
- beast — You can refer to an animal as a beast, especially if it is a large, dangerous, or unusual one.
- aborigine — Aborigines are members of the tribes that were living in Australia when Europeans arrived there.
- anthropophagite — a cannibal
Antonyms for anthropophagus
noun anthropophagus
- humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
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