This is the 6051st most frequent Portuguese word.
canibal
A person or animal that eats the flesh of its own kind.
Here, 'canibal' is used as a noun to denote an individual who practices cannibalism.
O conto abordou a história de um canibal na ilha deserta.
The tale explored the story of a cannibal on the deserted island.
In this context, 'canibal' functions as an adjective describing the society.
A sociedade canibal é um conceito assustador na antropologia.
The cannibal society is a frightening concept in anthropology.
Here, 'canibal' is again used as a noun, indicating a characterization or identification based on behavior.