Meaning & Definition of Parasite in English
English⟶
Parasite
/pɛrəsaɪt/
noun
1. An animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant)
- It obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
synonym:
- parasite
2. A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
synonym:
- leech,
- parasite,
- sponge,
- sponger
Examples of using
You're nothing more than a social parasite!