zombie Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force
   zombi; living dead.
   
2. noun (voodooism) a spirit or supernatural force that reanimates a dead body
   zombie spirit; zombi spirit; zombi.
   
3. noun a god of voodoo cults of African origin worshipped especially in West Indies
   zombi; snake god.
   
4. noun someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
   automaton; zombi.
   
   • only an automaton wouldn't have noticed
5. noun several kinds of rum with fruit juice and usually apricot liqueur
   zombi.
   

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