Synonyms for

Immunity

Verb / ˌɪˈmju:nʌti: / / ˌɪˈmju:nɪti: / Another word for immunity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Immunity refers to the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

Synonyms & similar words

susceptibility resistance unsusceptibility exemption grantingimmunity resistance protection defence immunization vaccination antibodies immunoglobulin immunology safeguard security shield safety barrier insusceptibility invulnerability exemption imperviousness indemnity

Synonyms by register

Formal

exemption insulation protection resistance

Informal

protection shield cover

Literary

sanctuary refuge haven

Antonyms

vulnerability susceptibility exposure liability weakness dependence

Common collocations

  • acquired immunity
  • herd immunity
  • immune system
  • immunity from prosecution
  • natural immunity
  • immunity to disease
  • gain immunity

Word family

noun immunity
verb immunize
adjective immune
adverb immunely

Usage note

Immunity can refer to biological resistance to disease or legal exemption. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The vaccine gave her immunity to the virus.
  2. His immunity to the flu allowed him to work while his coworkers were sick.
  3. The chickenpox party was intended to provide immunity to the disease.
  4. The doctor tested her immunity to the virus before allowing her to travel.
  5. The immune system is responsible for providing immunity to various diseases and infections.

Quotes

  • The greatest wealth is health. - Virgil
  • The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease. - Voltaire
  • The first wealth is health. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words