immunity

noun
UK: /ɪˈmjuːnəti/
US: /ɪˈmjuːnəti/

  1. The condition of being protected against a disease.

    1. Vaccines give people immunity to some diseases. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor checked my immunity levels after the illness to assess my recovery. [ ] [ ]

  2. Protection from something unpleasant or harmful.

    1. The witness was granted immunity from prosecution. [ ] [ ]
    2. Companies seek immunity from lawsuits regarding product defects in certain jurisdictions. [ ] [ ]

  3. The ability of the body to fight off infection.

    1. His immunity was weakened by the chemotherapy treatments. [ ] [ ]
    2. A healthy diet and regular exercise are crucial for maintaining strong immunity. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

impunity resistance protection exemption privilege

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immunity" in English means: The condition of being protected against a disease., Protection from something unpleasant or harmful., The ability of the body to fight off infection..

The phonetic transcription of "immunity" is /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ in British English and /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "immunity": impunity, resistance, protection, exemption, privilege.

Example usage of "immunity": "Vaccines give people immunity to some diseases.". More examples on the page.