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vampirism

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vam·pir·ism  (vmpr-zm)
n.
1. Belief in vampires.
2. The behavior of a vampire.
vampirism [ˈvæmpaɪəˌrɪzəm]
n
1. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) belief in the existence of vampires
2. (Myth & Legend / European Myth & Legend) the actions of vampires; bloodsucking
3. the act of preying upon or exploiting others
vampirism
1. the state or condition of being a vampire.
2. the actions or habits of vampires.
3. belief in the existence of vampires. — vampiric, adj.
See also: Mythology
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Noun1.vampirism - belief in the existence of vampires
belief - any cognitive content held as true
2.vampirism - the actions or practices of a vampire
action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"
Translations
vampirism
n → Vampirismus m
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