Looking for the meaning of the word PARASITISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PARASITISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Parasitism
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈparəsɪtɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the practice of living as a parasite on or with another animal or organism
Short Definition:practice of living as parasite
Examples:- the study of nest parasitism by cuckoos
Definition:
habitual reliance on or exploitation of others
Short Definition:habitual reliance on or exploitation of others
Examples:- billionaires whose wealth is bound up with parasitism, corruption and criminality
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