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Meaning of parasitism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

parasitism

Pronunciation:/ˈpæɹəs(a)ɪˌtɪzm̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. Interaction between two organisms, in which one organism (the parasite) benefits and the other (the host) is harmed.

  2. A similar interaction between people.

    Example: We accused her of parasitism in taking his hard-earned money for new dresses.