missionaries and cannibals problem en · NOUN
Meanings
- A logic puzzle in which a number of missionaries and cannibals must cross a river using a boat which can carry only a limited number of people, under the constraint that missionaries must never be outnumbered by cannibals on either bank (since they would otherwise be eaten).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| missionaries and cannibals problems | Number=Plur | lexicographic |