Zombie: meaning, definitions and examples
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zombie
[ หzษmbi ]
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
Examples of usage
- The movie featured a horde of zombies terrorizing the town.
- In the game, players must survive a zombie apocalypse.
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
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:
๐ต๐น zumbi
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเฅเคเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Zombie
๐ฎ๐ฉ zombi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะพะผะฑั
๐ต๐ฑ zombie
๐ฏ๐ต ใพใณใ
๐ซ๐ท zombie
๐ช๐ธ zombi
๐น๐ท zombi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ข๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒูู ุจู
๐จ๐ฟ zombie
๐ธ๐ฐ zombie
๐จ๐ณ ๅตๅฐธ (jiฤngshฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ zombi
๐ฎ๐ธ uppvakningur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะทะพะผะฑะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zombi
๐ฒ๐ฝ zombi
Word origin
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.