immunization

noun
UK: /ˌɪmjʊnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪmjunəˈzeɪʃən/

  1. The process of making someone immune to a disease, usually by vaccination.

    1. The immunization protects kids from measles.
    2. Public health campaigns promote immunization against preventable childhood illnesses.

  2. The state of being immune to a disease, often after receiving a vaccine.

    1. Immunization is important for kids' health.
    2. Travelers should verify their immunization status before visiting certain countries.

Synonyms

vaccination protection inoculation
immunization transitive-verb

  1. To make someone immune to a disease.

    1. Vaccines help to immunization children.
    2. The goal of the program is to immunization the population against the virus.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immunization" in English means: The process of making someone immune to a disease, usually by vaccination., The state of being immune to a disease, often after receiving a vaccine..

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

Synonyms for "immunization": vaccination, protection, inoculation.

Example usage of "immunization": "The immunization protects kids from measles.". More examples on the page.