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zombification

/ˌzɑːm.bə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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Plural:zombifications
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• noun

1

The process of turning a person into a zombie, or of reducing someone to an apathetic, mindless, or unresponsive state.

Example

"Critics argued that excessive screen time was leading to the gradual zombification of modern youth."

2

In economics, the condition in which unprofitable or insolvent companies continue to operate solely through ongoing financial bailouts or ultra-low interest rates.

Example

"Economists warned that prolonged government subsidies could result in the zombification of the banking sector."

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• Rhymes for zombification

• Nearby Words

zomba
zombie
zombielike
zombification
zombify
zonal
zone

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zombification. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zombification
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