omophagia

[ɔˈmoʊfəˈdʒiːə, ɒˈmɒfɪdʒiə]

Definitions

1. noun

the practice of eating human flesh, especially as a form of ritualistic cannibalism

“The ancient civilization was accused of engaging in omophagia as part of their dark rituals.”

2. noun

a feast at which human flesh is eaten, especially in ancient Greece

“The historian described the omophagia as a gruesome and barbaric custom.”

Synonyms

  • anthropophagy
  • cannibalism

Antonyms

  • humanitarianism
  • vegetarianism