Meaning of "vampire" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD VAMPIRE

From French, from German Vampir, from Magyar; perhaps related to Turkish uber witch, Russian upyr vampire.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF VAMPIRE

vampire  [ˈvæmpaɪə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VAMPIRE

Vampire is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VAMPIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Vampire

Vampires are mythical beings who subsist by feeding on the life essence of living creatures. In folkloric tales, undead vampires often visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighbourhoods they inhabited when they were alive. They wore shrouds and were often described as bloated and of ruddy or dark countenance, markedly different from today's gaunt, pale vampire which dates from the early 1800s. Although vampiric entities have been recorded in most cultures, the term vampire was not popularised until the early 18th century, after an influx of vampire superstition into Western Europe from areas where vampire legends were frequent, such as the Balkans and Eastern Europe, although local variants were also known by different names, such as vrykolakas in Greece and strigoi in Romania. This increased level of vampire superstition in Europe led to what can only be called mass hysteria and in some cases resulted in corpses actually being staked and people being accused of vampirism.

Definition of vampire in the English dictionary

The first definition of vampire in the dictionary is a corpse that rises nightly from its grave to drink the blood of the living. Other definition of vampire is a person who preys mercilessly upon others, such as a blackmailer. Vampire is also a trapdoor on a stage.

TRANSLATION OF VAMPIRE

Find out the translation of vampire to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of vampire from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «vampire» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 吸血鬼
• Translator English - Spanish: vampiro
• English: vampire
• Translator English - Hindi: पिशाच
• Translator English - Arabic: مَصَّاصُ الدِّمَاء
• Translator English - Russian: вампир
• Translator English - Portuguese: vampiro
• Translator English - Bengali: রক্তচোষা
• Translator English - French: vampire
• Translator English - Malay: Vampir
• Translator English - German: Vampir
• Translator English - Japanese: 吸血鬼
• Translator English - Korean: 흡혈귀
• Translator English - Javanese: Vampir
• Translator English - Vietnamese: ma cà rồng
• Translator English - Tamil: காட்டேரி
• Translator English - Marathi: व्हँपायर
• Translator English - Turkish: vampir
• Translator English - Italian: vampiro
• Translator English - Polish: wampir
• Translator English - Ukrainian: вампір
• Translator English - Romanian: vampir
• Translator English - Greek: βρυκόλακας
• Translator English - Afrikaans: vampier
• Translator English - Swedish: vampyr
• Translator English - Norwegian: vampyr

10 QUOTES WITH «VAMPIRE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word vampire.

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Candice Accola

My favorite thing about playing a vampire is the stunts. It's just a new, fun thing to do. Especially as a girl, being able to be all dolled up in heels and little outfits and be able to kick boys' butts, I think it's a really fun, make-believe world to play.

2

Christopher Atkins

I figured that, if you do a vampire movie in Hollywood, you've made it.

3

George Ayittey

What you and I understand as a government doesn't exist in many African countries. In fact, what we call our governments are vampire states. Vampires because they suck the economic vitality out of their people. Government is the problem in Africa.

4

Alan Ball

I'm aware of 'Twilight,' but I've never seen the movies or read any of the books. Frankly, the story leaves me cold - why do a vampire story about abstinence?

5

Cameron Bright

There's no set-in-stone way to be a vampire, especially with the evil ones.

6

Octavia Butler

What I'm working on now - I'm back to fantasy, although considering that it's me, I'm turning it into a kind of science fantasy. It's a vampire story - but my vampires are biological vampires. They didn't become vampires because someone bit them; they were born that way.

7

Alexandra Cassavetes

The vampire movies I embraced as a kid used vampirism as a metaphor that expressed deep sadness and a lot of human qualities.

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Alexandra Cassavetes

I think vampires are different from human beings, but they're sentenced to eternity on this planet. They have the same confusion about love and permanence, integrity, and denial. These qualities really are the same in vampire characters as in humans. I think they're universal themes.

9

Alexandra Cassavetes

People are fascinated with eternal life and physical power - the idea of having no vulnerability. We all feel small and powerless in the world at times, so the temptation to be a vampire is compelling.

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Alexandra Cassavetes

I wanted to make an adult vampire film, not something for children.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VAMPIRE»

Discover the use of vampire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to vampire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead

Explores the myth, lore, and representation in popular culture of vampires and vampire legends from around the globe.

J. Gordon Melton, 2011

Vampire Academy

This exclusive digital edition includes the first three books in the global bestselling Vampire Academy series - a dark and dangerous paranormal romance.

Richelle Mead, 2013

Vampire Nation

Plunge deep into the heart of vampirism as renowned vampire expert Arlene Russo dispels centuries-old myths and unearths shocking revelations, from the startling discovery that Prince Charles is a direct descendant of Vlad the Impaler to ...

Arlene Russo, 2008

Interview with the Vampire

Here are the confessions of a vampire.

Anne Rice, 2010

Turned (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals)

Eighteen-year-old Caitlin suddenly finds herself changing.

Morgan Rice, 2011

Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire Hunter D Vol. 5

The year is 12,090 A.D., and what little is left of humanity has finally crawled out from the ashes of war and destruction.

Hideyuki Kikuchi, 2010

Loved (Book #2 in the Vampire Journals)

Caitlin and Caleb embark together on their quest to find the one object that can stop the imminent vampire and human war: the lost sword.

Morgan Rice, 2011

The Everything Vampire Book: From Vlad the Impaler to the ...

This book examines their notorious history and legends, their evolution and portrayal in books, television, and cinema, and the on going fascination with the 'vampire lifestyle'.

Barb Karg, Arjean Spaite, 2008

A Shade of Vampire

#1 Christmas Bestseller in Vampire Romance, Paranormal & Fantasy.

Bella Forrest, 2012

Her Vampire Husband

She may resist his bite, but she can't resist his charms... Werewolf princess Blu Masterson won't allow her seductive vampire husband to consummate their marriage with his bite, marking her forever.

Michele Hauf, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VAMPIRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term vampire is used in the context of the following news items.

Sob: Nina Dobrev and 'Vampire Diaries' boss talk Elena's emotional …

Even though we knew it was coming, saying goodbye to Nina Dobrev's Vampire Diaries character Elena Gilbert wasn't any easier on Thursday night. «USA TODAY, May 15»

The Vampire Diaries: Nina Dobrev, Julie Plec say goodbye to Elena …

For six seasons, Elena Gilbert has been the beating heart of The Vampire Diaries. From her epic love story with Stefan Salvatore to her death—and subsequent ... «Entertainment Weekly, May 15»

The Vampire Diaries: “I'll Wed You In The Golden Summertime”

It's strange watching a show knowing a big thing is going to happen (and precisely when it is going to happen) but not knowing how. Knowing Nina Dobrev is ... «A.V. Club DC, May 15»

'Vampire Diaries' Star Nina Dobrev Proves She Is Still Friends With …

Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder aren't happy about some speculation surrounding Dobrev's upcoming exit on “The Vampire Diaries” Season 6. The former ... «International Business Times, Apr 15»

The Vampire Diaries: “I Could Never Love Like That”

The Vampire Diaries returns from a four-week hiatus a very different show from where it last left off. On the surface of the episode everything might seem the ... «A.V. Club DC, Apr 15»

We just have a lot of feelings about Nina Dobrev leaving The …

When a show is called The Vampire Diaries, there's one thing you come to expect: diaries. And when The Vampire Diaries premiered, there were two characters ... «Entertainment Weekly, Apr 15»

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon arrested

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor Nicholas Brendon was arrested in Tallahassee on Friday after police say he caused as much as $1,000 in damage to his Hotel ... «Tallahassee.com, Mar 15»

'Vampire Diaries': Steroline's Future Could Be 'Heartbreakingly Tragic'

Prepare for another tearjerker! The Feb. 19 episode of Vampire Diaries is not going to be any less emotional than the last, Candice Accola says in an interview. «Hollywood Life, Feb 15»

The Vampire Diaries: “Stay”

The social media onslaught for this episode of The Vampire Diaries was laser focused on one thing: That you would cry, and it wouldn't be a calm, gentle type of ... «A.V. Club Denver/Boulder, Feb 15»

Nina Dobrev Quitting The Vampire Diaries If Ian Somerhalder and …

Even though the end of The Vampire Diaries is fast approaching, Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev are reportedly considering talks to extend their run. The only ... «Celebrity Dirty Laundry, Jan 15»