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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

refuseniks

/ˌriːfjuːˈsɛnɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does refuseniks mean?

noun

People who have been refused permission to emigrate from the Soviet Union, especially in the 1970s and 1980s.

Example

"The refuseniks were a symbol of resistance against the Soviet regime."

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