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Definition of Man-eater
1. Noun. A person who eats human flesh.
Exact synonyms: Anthropophagite, Anthropophagus, Cannibal
Generic synonyms: Barbarian, Savage
Derivative terms: Anthropophagous, Cannibalic, Cannibalise, Cannibalistic, Cannibalize
Generic synonyms: Barbarian, Savage
Derivative terms: Anthropophagous, Cannibalic, Cannibalise, Cannibalistic, Cannibalize
2. Noun. Large aggressive shark widespread in warm seas; known to attack humans.
Exact synonyms: Carcharodon Carcharias, Great White Shark, Man-eating Shark, White Shark
Generic synonyms: Mackerel Shark
Group relationships: Carcharodon, Genus Carcharodon
Generic synonyms: Mackerel Shark
Group relationships: Carcharodon, Genus Carcharodon
Definition of Man-eater
1. Noun. An animal that has a reputation for eating humans, such as the tiger or shark. ¹
2. Noun. A cannibal. ¹
3. Noun. (context: by extension slang) A woman with a threatening attitude, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Man-eater
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