parasite
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parasites
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parasites
Britannica Dictionary definition of PARASITE
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an animal or plant that lives in or on another animal or plant and gets food or protection from it
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Many diseases are caused by parasites.
2
disapproving
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a person or thing that takes something from someone or something else and does not do anything to earn it or deserve it
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She's a parasite who only stays with him for the money.
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These new companies are parasites feeding off the success of those who spent the last decade establishing the industry.
