Zombie: meaning, definitions and examples

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zombie

 

[ หˆzษ’mbi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horror fiction

A reanimated corpse that has been brought back to life, typically by witchcraft or supernatural forces. Zombies are often depicted as mindless, flesh-eating creatures.

Synonyms

ghoul, living dead, undead

Examples of usage

  • The movie featured a horde of zombies terrorizing the town.
  • In the game, players must survive a zombie apocalypse.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A person who is apathetic or unresponsive, especially in social situations. This term is often used humorously to describe someone who seems disconnected from reality.

Synonyms

lifeless, robot, zombie-like

Examples of usage

  • I tried to talk to him at the party, but he was just staring blankly ahead like a zombie.
  • She's been acting like a zombie ever since she heard the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "zombie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zumbi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเฅ‹เค‚เคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zombie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ zombi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะผะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zombie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚พใƒณใƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท zombie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zombi

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zombi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข€๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูˆู…ุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zombie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zombie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒตๅฐธ (jiฤngshฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zombi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppvakningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะพะผะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zombi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zombi

Etymology

The word 'zombie' has origins in West African traditions and was first introduced to the English language in the 19th century. It gained popularity in horror fiction and cinema, particularly through George A. Romero's films. The concept of reanimated corpses has been a staple in various cultures and folklore around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,307, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.