refuseniki

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A form of refusenik — 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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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of refusenik

Origin

From refuse + -niki.

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APA

refuseniki. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/refuseniki

MLA

“refuseniki.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/refuseniki. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “refuseniki,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/refuseniki.

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