English · Word Candidate

immunity

/ɪˈmjuːnəti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: immunities

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The state of being insusceptible to something; notably: — Protective resistance against disease.

Noun

Some people have better immunity to diseases than others.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The state of being insusceptible to something; notably: — An exemption from specified duties, such as payments or services.

Noun

Feudal privileges often included tax and other immunities.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “immunity” mean?

The state of being insusceptible to something; notably: — Protective resistance against disease.

Is “immunity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.