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Definition of maneater

maneater

/ˈmænˌiːtər/
(UK: man-eater)
Plural:maneaters
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Adjective:man-eating
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maneater Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large predatory animal, such as a tiger, lion, or shark, that has developed a habit of preying on human beings.

Example

"The wildlife conservation team worked to relocate the aging tiger before it became a dangerous maneater near the village."

2

A woman who is perceived as ruthlessly seducing, exploiting, and discarding romantic male partners (informal).

Example

"In the classic film noir, the detective falls for a glamorous maneater who uses him to cover up her crimes."

3

A human being who consumes the flesh of other humans; a cannibal.

Example

"Ancient sailors often told exaggerated tales of shipwrecked crews encountering a tribe of maneaters on uncharted islands."

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• Nearby Words

mandrake
mandrill
mane
maneater
maned
manes
manet

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maneater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maneater
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