Word Explorer

Parasitism

/ˈpæɹəs(a)ɪˌtɪzm̩/

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

📖 Definitions of "Parasitism"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A similar interaction between people.

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

Translate “Parasitism” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.

Home/Dictionary/Parasitism