Transcription
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- [zom-bee]
- /ˈzɒm bi/
- /ˈzɒm.bi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zom-bee]
- /ˈzɒm bi/
Definitions of zombie word
- noun zombie the body of a dead person given the semblance of life, but mute and will-less, by a supernatural force, usually for some evil purpose. the supernatural force itself. 1
- noun zombie Informal. a person whose behavior or responses are wooden, listless, or seemingly rote; automaton. an eccentric or peculiar person. 1
- noun zombie a snake god worshiped in West Indian and Brazilian religious practices of African origin. 1
- noun zombie a tall drink made typically with several kinds of rum, citrus juice, and often apricot liqueur. 1
- noun zombie Canadian Slang. an army conscript assigned to home defense during World War II. 1
- noun zombie A corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in certain African and Caribbean religions. 1
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Origin of zombie
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; apparently < Kongo or Kimbundu nzambi god
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Parts of speech for Zombie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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zombie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for zombie
noun zombie
- automaton — If you say that someone is an automaton, you are critical of them because they behave as if they are so tired or bored that they do things without thinking.
- robot — a machine that resembles a human and does mechanical, routine tasks on command.
- machine — an apparatus consisting of interrelated parts with separate functions, used in the performance of some kind of work: a sewing machine.
- sleepwalker — the act or state of walking, eating, or performing other motor acts while asleep, of which one is unaware upon awakening; somnambulism.
- agent — A chemical that has a particular effect or is used for a particular purpose can be referred to as a particular kind of agent.
Antonyms for zombie
noun zombie
- normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- regularity — usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place.
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- angel — Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's servants in heaven.
- god — the one Supreme Being, the creator and ruler of the universe.
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