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Definition immune in American English

immune adjective

adjective
/ɪˈmjun/
1

safe from a disease, because you cannot be infected by it

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1.1

relating to the body's immune system

Example

a rare immune disorder

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2

not influenced or affected by something

Example

Few women were immune to his charm.

Example

Japan was by no means immune from continental influences.

Example

Our patrols were no longer immune from attack.

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2.1

not affected by something such as a law, because of a special arrangement

Example

Diplomats are immune from prosecution.

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Definition immune in American English