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    cannibalism

    US /'kænɪbəlɪzəm/

    ・

    UK /'kænɪbəlɪzəm/

    C1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounPractice of one human eating another
    Several different groups once practiced cannibalism, though now it has nearly disappeared
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe practice where an animal eats all or part of another animal of the same species.
    Cannibalism is observed in some species of spiders and insects.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA situation in which one part of a company or organization damages another part.
    The relentless competition in the industry led to a form of corporate cannibalism.

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    • In 1589, a German farmer named Peter Stumpp was arrested and accused of murder and cannibalism.

      In 1589, a German farmer named Peter Stumpp was arrested and accused of murder and cannibalism.

    B2

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    • A practice that Papua New Guinea is well known for is cannibalism.

      A practice that Papua New Guinea is well known for is cannibalism.

    • A practice that Papua New Guinea is well known for is cannibalism.

      A practice that Papua New Guinea is well known for is cannibalism.

    B1

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    • With food scarce, David and his men have taken to cannibalism, though many of his people seem to be unaware.

      With food scarce, David and his men have taken to cannibalism, though many of his people seem to be unaware.

    B1

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    • He killed at least three young victims, though he was suspected of 10 and was known to engage in cannibalism.

      He killed at least three young victims, though he was suspected of 10 and was known to engage in cannibalism.

    B2

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    • Although there remains little doubt that this German serial killer wasn't the nicest of men, the murder ballads and folktales that emerged during Niers activity have led to his legend as the sort of occultist who engaged in black magic and cannibalism.

      Although there remains little doubt that this German serial killer wasn't the nicest of men, the murder ballads and folktales that emerged during Niers activity have led to his legend as the sort of occultist who engaged in black magic and cannibalism.

    B2

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    • Soon after, in 2016, evidence from the remains reveals that the theories about the men dying of exposure, hypothermia and starvation, as well as that some resorted to cannibalism, were true.

      Soon after, in 2016, evidence from the remains reveals that the theories about the men dying of exposure, hypothermia and starvation, as well as that some resorted to cannibalism, were true.

    B1

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    • Cannibalism, asexuality, and violence.

      Cannibalism, asexuality, and violence.

    • Cannibalism, asexuality, and violence—a society that had collapsed.

      Cannibalism, asexuality, and violence—a society that had collapsed.

    B2

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    • While headhunting, cannibalism and cross village warfare were still fairly common practices, Michaels spent months interacting with the Asmat in 1961, and

      While headhunting, cannibalism and cross village warfare were still fairly common practices, Michaels spent months interacting with the Asmat in 1961, and

    • Headhunting, cannibalism and tribal warfare were all still common practices amongst the Asmat at this time.

      Headhunting, cannibalism and tribal warfare were all still common practices amongst the Asmat at this time.

    B1

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    • State and local officials have reported cases of high fever, nausea, death and even cannibalism.

      State and local officials have reported cases of high fever, nausea, death and even cannibalism.

    A2

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    • or turn to cannibalism to survive

      or turn to cannibalism to survive

    • and those left over got so desperate they had to resort to selling wives and daughters or turn to cannibalism to survive.

      and those left over got so desperate they had to resort to selling wives and daughters or turn to cannibalism to survive.

    B1