Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zombification

noun

/ˌzɒmbɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of turning someone into a zombie, either literally or metaphorically.

Examples

In some films, zombification is depicted as a virus that spreads rapidly among the population.
The constant connectivity of technology can lead to a feeling of zombification in daily life.
The coach’s strict training methods were criticized for causing a sort of zombification among the athletes.

Meaning

Zombification refers to a state where a person is made to behave like a zombie, often characterized by a lack of will or consciousness, resembling the mindless, undead creatures of folklore and popular culture.