Definitions

1. proper noun

a legendary vampire in Eastern European folklore, said to haunt Transylvania, and the main character in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel.

“The tourists visited the castle where Dracula was said to have lived.”

2. noun

a person who inspires fear or dread, often because of their cruel or evil nature.

“The politician was dubbed Dracula by his opponents due to his ruthless campaign tactics.”