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