Meaning & use
vampirism
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The folkloric condition or practice of being a vampire, especially the act of feeding on the blood of others.
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The novel explores vampirism as a metaphor for addiction.
Old European legends describe vampirism spreading through a single bite.
A note on using this word
Vampirism is used both literally in folklore and fiction, and figuratively to describe someone who drains others' energy or resources.
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