anthropophagi

[an-thruh-pof-uh-jahy]

anthropophagi Definition

a legendary people who are cannibals, described by ancient Greek and Roman writers.

Using anthropophagi: Examples

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  • Example

    Shakespeare mentions the Anthropophagi in his play Othello.

  • Example

    The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that the Anthropophagi were a real tribe of cannibals.

Origins of anthropophagi

from Greek 'anthrōpophaugos', meaning 'man-eating'

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Summary: anthropophagi in Brief

'Anthropophagi' [an-thruh-pof-uh-jahy] is a term used to describe a legendary people who are cannibals, as described by ancient Greek and Roman writers. The term is not commonly used in modern English, but can be found in literature and historical texts.