parasites

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
  2. noun a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

Synonyms

parasite

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