Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a peasant or a member of the lower classes, in Haiti who is believed to be resurrected from the dead and forced to work on plantations under threat of punishment or death.

“The Haitian folk tale about zombis is a fascinating example of local folklore.”

2. noun

A person who is perceived as being undead or a reanimated corpse, often used in a fictional or supernatural context.

“The zombie hordes stormed the city in the post-apocalyptic movie.”

3. adjective

Resembling a zombie, especially in being slow-moving and lacking vitality.

“The zombie-like hordes of the undead marched towards the horizon.”