Parasite
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Parasite
Noun
- An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
"Lice, fleas, ticks, and mites are widely spread parasites."
- An internal parasite that is an animal or protist.
- A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- A sycophant or hanger-on.
- A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc.
Verb
- To parasitize.
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