Definition of Parasite
Parasite
par·a·site
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(noun)
an organism that lives on or in another so as to gain nutrients from it and benefit in a way that may or may not cause direct harm;
e.g. The insect is a parasite that attaches itself to a larger animal.
(noun)
a person who continuously relies/depends on other people and exploits them without giving much in return;
e.g. She had become a parasite who always joined them but rarely paid for herself.
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