Parasitism

noun

/ˈpæɹəs(a)ɪˌtɪzm̩/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

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

2.nounA similar interaction between people.

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

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