cannibalism
/ˈkænəbəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The practice of eating the flesh of one's own species.
- The survivors resorted to cannibalism during the harsh winter.
- Many ancient cultures had rituals involving cannibalism.
- Cannibalism has been documented in some animal species like chimpanzees.
- The act of using parts from one thing to repair or build another, especially in machinery or business.
- In the tech world, cannibalism of older models is a common strategy.
- Corporate cannibalism occurs when a new product takes sales away from an existing one.
- The company's cannibalism of its own brand led to confusion among customers.
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