παράσιτο

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Greek

Etymology

Substantivization of the Ancient Greek παράσιτος (parásitos) by calque of the French parasite.

Noun

παράσιτο (parásiton (plural παράσιτα)

  1. (biology) parasite
  2. (figuratively) parasite (a person who lives off or exploits other people)

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