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Noun: vampirism  'vam,pI(-u)r,i-zum [N. Amer], 'vam-pi,ri-zum [Brit]
  1. The actions or practices of a vampire
    "The novel explored themes of vampirism and immortality"
     
  2. Belief in the existence of vampires
    "The village's vampirism led to widespread panic and superstition"

Derived forms: vampirisms

Type of: action, belief

Encyclopedia: Vampirism