Meaning of parasit | Babel Free

Definitions

1. parasite
2. An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
3. A parasitic plant; i.e. phytoparasite.
4. A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.
   figuratively

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