Immune Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of IMMUNE

1

not used before a noun

a

:

not capable of being affected by a disease

— usually + to

• Most people are immune to the disease.

b

:

not influenced or affected by something

— + to

• They are immune to persuasion/criticism.
• She is immune to the power of advertising.

2

not used before a noun

:

having special protection from something that is required for most people by law

• The court ruled that he was immune from prosecution [=that he could not be prosecuted] because of his diplomatic status.
• immune [=_exempt_] from punishment

3

always used before a noun

:

of or relating to the body's immune system

• immune cells
• an immune response/reaction