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zombie

[ˈzɒmbi]

zombie Definition

  • 1a dead person who has been brought back to life without the ability to think or feel, often represented in popular culture as a frightening creature that eats human flesh
  • 2a person who appears to be lifeless, apathetic, or unresponsive, especially due to drugs or fatigue

Using zombie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "zombie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The movie features a group of survivors fighting against a horde of zombies.

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    He looked like a zombie after pulling an all-nighter.

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    She was so drugged up that she felt like a zombie.

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    The virus turned people into zombies within hours of infection.

zombie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for zombie

Phrases with zombie

  • a hypothetical scenario where a widespread outbreak of zombies leads to the collapse of civilization

    Example

    Many movies and TV shows have explored the concept of a zombie apocalypse.

  • an organized event where participants dress up as zombies and walk around in public

    Example

    The annual zombie walk in downtown attracts thousands of participants.

  • a street drug that induces a trance-like state and causes the user to appear lifeless

    Example

    The use of zombie drugs has become a serious problem in some parts of the world.

Origins of zombie

originated from West African voodoo beliefs and practices

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Summary: zombie in Brief

The term 'zombie' [ˈzɒmbi] refers to a dead person who has been brought back to life without the ability to think or feel, often depicted as a frightening creature that eats human flesh. It also describes a person who appears lifeless, apathetic, or unresponsive, especially due to drugs or fatigue. The term extends into phrases like 'zombie apocalypse,' and 'zombie walk,' denoting hypothetical scenarios and organized events, respectively.

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