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   zombie

   /ˈzɒmbi/

   noun

   • 1. a corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in certain African and Caribbean religions.
   • ▪ (in popular fiction) a person or reanimated corpse that has been turned into a creature capable of movement but not of rational thought, which feeds on human flesh: "a world overrun by zombies"
   • ▪ a person who is or appears lifeless, apathetic, or completely unresponsive to their surroundings. informal
   • ▪ a hypothetical being that responds to stimulus as a person would but that does not experience consciousness.
   • ▪ a computer controlled by another person without the owner's knowledge and used for sending spam or other illegal or illicit activities.
   • 2. a cocktail consisting of several kinds of rum, liqueur, and fruit juice.

   Word Origin early 19th century: of West African origin; compare with Kikongo zumbi ‘fetish’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. zombielike adjective

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   What was 'Zombie' about?

   • ‘Zombie’ was quite different to what we’d done before. It was the most aggressive song we’d written.” Recorded in Dublin with producer Stephen Street manning the console, “Zombie” featured pounding drums and churning guitars, representing a radical departure from The Cranberries’ signature sound.

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   Is a zombie a real thing?

   • A zombie (Haitian French: zombi; Haitian Creole: zonbi; Kikongo: zumbi) is a mythological undead corporeal revenant created through the reanimation of a corpse. In modern popular culture, zombies are most commonly found in horror genre works.

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   What is a zombie in Dungeons & Dragons?

   • In Dungeons & Dragons, zombies are one of the basic undead creature types, based on the zombie from folklore as well as more contemporary entertainment. Zombies are generally portrayed as supernatural creations, with variations such as the Ju-ju, Sea Zombie, and Zombie Lord.

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   Where do zombies come from?

   • In modern popular culture, zombies are most commonly found in horror genre works. The term comes from Haitian folklore, in which a zombie is a dead body reanimated through various methods, most commonly magical practices in religions like Vodou.

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   What is Zombie a song about?

   • " Zombie " is a protest song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries. It was written by the lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, about the young victims of a bombing in Warrington, England, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

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   What is a zombie keeper?

   • In some cultures, including much of the African and Caribbean traditions from which the word "zombie" originated, zombies are more mindless servants that do the (more often bad, but sometimes quite neutral) bidding of a zombie keeper who has possessed them. In such cases, zombies tend to represent particular kinds of slave or labor relationships.

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   A zombie (Haitian French: zombi; Haitian Creole: zonbi; Kikongo: zumbi) is a mythological undead corporeal revenant created through the reanimation of a corpse. In modern popular culture, zombies are most commonly found in horror genre works.

4. www.radiox.co.uk › features › dolores-oriordanThe harrowing true story of Zombie by The Cranberries

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   Jan 15, 2024 · O’Riordan was in England to collaborate with a Los Angeles metal band Bad Wolves on a cover of the Cranberries song Zombie. But why has this 1994 composition resonated with people around the...

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Zombie_(The_Cranberries_song)Zombie (The Cranberries song) - Wikipedia

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   "Zombie" is a protest song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries. It was written by the lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, about the young victims of a bombing in Warrington, England, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

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7. screenshot-media.com › business › what-is-a-zoombieThe threat of the ‘Zoombie’ and how to avoid becoming one...

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   Jan 9, 2022 · What is a Zoombie? According to the sacred gospel on internet speak Urban Dictionary, a Zoombie is defined as “a person who becomes the living dead by spending all day on video conferences, especially on Zoom.” Sounds like we all might be Zoombies by now.

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8. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › the-cranberries‘Zombie’: The Story Behind The Cranberries’ Deathless Classic

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   • “There Were A Lot of Bombs Going Off”
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   “Zombie”‘s genesis is traceable to March 20, 1993, when two bombs, planted by the Irish Republican Army, exploded in the northern English town of Warrington. The blast from the second bomb injured dozens of people, but most cruelly claimed the lives of three-year-old Jonathan Ball and 12-year-old Tim Parry: a twin tragedy that shocked and appalled ...

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   “I wrote it initially on an acoustic guitar, late at night,” she told Classic Rock. “I remember being in my flat, coming up with the chorus, which was catchy and anthemic. I took it into rehearsals and picked up the electric guitar and kicked in distortion on the chorus. Even though it was written on an acoustic, it became a bit of a rocker. ‘Zombi...

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   Released as No Need To Argue’s lead single, on September 19, 1994, “Zombie” was promoted with a powerful video that also made a significant impact. Directed by Samuel Bayer (also responsible for Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit” clip), the video was filmed in Belfast during The Troubles, using real-life footage. Dolores O’Riordan memorably appear...

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   ‘Zombie’’s anti-terrorism stance struck a chord when it was first released, becoming a UK Top 20 hit and winning the Best Song award at the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards. Perhaps more significantly, The Cranberries were later invited to perform ‘Zombie’ alongside Northern Irish political leaders John Hume and David Trimble at the ceremony for the 19...

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9. www.history.com › topics › folkloreHistory of Zombies ‑ Origins, Pop Culture & Film

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   Sep 13, 2017 · A zombie, according to pop culture and folklore, is usually either a reawakened corpse with a ravenous appetite or someone bitten by another zombie infected with a “zombie virus.” Zombies are...

10. www.npr.org › 2010/10/31 › 1309562788 Things Everyone Needs To Know About Zombies - NPR

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    Oct 31, 2010 · As opposed to vampires, which are often represented as seductive, youthful superhuman creatures (or more recently as overly emotive teenagers), zombies are almost always cursed with an...