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Word: Refusenik
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1970s: from refuse+ -nik
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈfjuːznɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person in the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate, in particular, a Jewish person forbidden to emigrate to Israel.
Short Definition:person in former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate to Israel
Definition:
a person who refuses to follow orders or obey the law, especially as a protest.
Short Definition:person who refuses to follow orders or obey law
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