noncannibalistic

adjective non·can·ni·bal·is·tic \ ˌnän-ˌka-nə-bə-ˈlis-tik \

Definition of noncannibalistic

: not practicing, involving, or marked by cannibalism : not cannibalistic

noncannibalistic amphibians

noncannibalistic spider matings

First Known Use of noncannibalistic

1876

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