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Refusenik
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Soviet Union & People:
One of the
citizen
s of the
former
Soviet Union who was
refused
permission
to
emigrate
(typically but not
exclusively
a Jewish
citizen
denied
permission
to
emigrate
to Israel).
●
In People:
A person who
refuses
to do something, usually as a
protest
;
for example
, one who
refuses
conscription
or vaccination.
●
In People:
A person who
wants
to do something but is
refused
permission
to.
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Synonyms
Otkaznik
Recusant
Refusnik
Related
Placeman
Bon Viveur
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