immune
Britannica Dictionary definition of IMMUNE
1
not used before a noun
a
:
not capable of being affected by a disease
— usually + to
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Most people are immune to the disease.
b
:
not influenced or affected by something
— + to
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They are immune to persuasion/criticism.
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She is immune to the power of advertising.
2
not used before a noun
:
having special protection from something that is required for most people by law
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The court ruled that he was immune from prosecution [=that he could not be prosecuted] because of his diplomatic status.
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immune [=exempt] from punishment
3
always used before a noun
:
of or relating to the body's immune system
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immune cells
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an immune response/reaction
