refusenik Definition
re·fuse·nik (ri fyo̵̅o̅z′nik)
noun
a Soviet citizen, esp. a Jew, refused permission to emigrate
Etymology: calque of Russ otkaznik < otkaz, refusal
refusenik Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- few: In practice, I gather that there are currently only a few dozen refuseniks insisting on headscarves.
- digital: The one in seven digital refuseniks cited a lack of good programming, and refused to accept that digital represents quality.
Modifies a noun
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