Meaning & use
immune
Protected against a particular disease or infection, or not affected by something negative.
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Regular vaccination kept most of the children immune to the seasonal flu that year.
After years in politics, she seemed immune to criticism from the press.
A note on using this word
Used literally for disease resistance and figuratively for being unaffected by pressure, criticism, or temptation; often followed by "to."
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