příživník — meaning in English

English meaning

• parasite noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.

Senses

příživník is used for these senses in English:

• parasite (pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
• scrounger One who scrounges.

parasite — full definition

1. noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
2. noun A person who lives off others' effort or generosity without giving anything back.

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