Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pod-people
noun
/ˈpɒd ˈpiːpəl/
Definition
Pod-people are fictional characters often depicted in science fiction, who are humanoid in appearance but lack individuality and emotions, typically created from pod-like structures.
Examples
- In the movie, the protagonist discovers that many of the townsfolk are actually pod-people.
- She felt that her friends had become pod-people, acting mechanically and without any real feelings.
- The eerie atmosphere of the space colony was intensified by the presence of pod-people lurking in the shadows.
Meaning
The term ‘pod-people’ refers to individuals who have been replaced or assimilated into a collective, often losing their original identity and emotional depth in the process.
Synonyms
- clones
- duplicates
- simulacra
