🛡️immunity

noun
/ɪˈmjuːnɪti/

Meaning

The state of being protected against disease or harmful influences.
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

Example Sentences

Vaccination provides immunity against certain infections.

A strong immunity protects against infections.

A balanced diet improves immunity.

Example Expressions

diplomatic immunity

Synonyms

resistance, protection, defense, exemption, safeguard, Resistance, Protection, Safeguard, defensiveness
Entry 1
resistance, protection, defense, exemption, safeguard
Entry 2
Resistance, Protection, Safeguard
Entry 3
resistance, defensiveness, protection

Antonyms

vulnerability, susceptibility, Susceptibility, Vulnerability, Weakness, weakness
Entry 1
vulnerability, susceptibility
Entry 2
Susceptibility, Vulnerability, Weakness
Entry 3
susceptibility, vulnerability, weakness

Collocations

natural immunity, herd immunity, build immunity, immunity from prosecution

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