Meaning ofparasitein English

Noun

1. an organism benefiting from another; without contributing sufficiently
   The tapeworm is a parasite that lives inside its host.
2. a person exploiting others' efforts; living at their expense
   Some people are parasites who rely on others for financial support.
3. a sycophant or hanger-on (derogatory)
   He considered his brother a parasite because he never worked.
4. an air-launched component of a carrier aircraft
   The parasite aircraft was designed to be launched from a bomber.
5. an aircraft carried by a larger one; launched to aid mission
   The military used a parasite drone to gather intelligence behind enemy lines.