Synonyms of refusenik
12 similar words
Another word for refusenik is otkaznik. Other synonyms of refusenik are refuser, recusant, decliner, dissenter and objector.
Synonyms and similar words for refusenik
nounOne of the citizens of the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate (typically...
- otkaznikSynonym of refusenik.
nounA person who refuses to do something, usually as a protest; for example, one who refuses...
Meaning of refusenik
- noun One of the citizens of the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate (typically but not exclusively a Jewish citizen denied permission to immigrate to Israel).
- noun A person who refuses to do something, usually as a protest; for example, one who refuses conscription or vaccination.
refusenik in other languages
Questions about synonyms of refusenik
- What is another word for refusenik?
- Refusenik has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as otkaznik, refuser, recusant, decliner, dissenter, objector, protester and defier.
- What does refusenik mean?
- Refusenik means one of the citizens of the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate (typically but not exclusively a Jewish citizen denied permission to immigrate to Israel).
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