Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

immune

Adjective
/ɪˈmjun/
Definition
Protected from or resistant to something, particularly disease or infection.
Examples
  • The vaccine helped him become immune to the virus.
  • She has a naturally immune system that fights off infections easily.
  • People who are immune to a disease typically won’t get sick from it.
Meaning
Being immune means that the body has the ability to fight off specific diseases or infections, often due to previous exposure or vaccination.
Synonyms
  • Protected
  • Resistant
  • Safe
  • Invulnerable