Definition of parasite

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Definition of parasite

  • a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. leech
    2. sponge
    3. sponger
  • 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 (noun)

See definition of parasite in Merriam Webster