Question 1

What does the French word "refuznik" mean?

Accepted Answer

In the USSR and Eastern Bloc countries, a person who has been denied certain rights, particularly the right to emigrate.
In the USSR and Eastern Bloc countries, a person who refuses to participate in mandatory activities, such as military service (conscientious objectors).

Question 2

What are the synonyms of the French word "refuznik"?

Accepted Answer

<ul><li>dissident</li></ul>

Question 3

What is the etymology of thr French word "refuznik"?

Accepted Answer

term that appeared during the Cold War, from English refusenik, formed from refuse ('to refuse') and the suffix -nik.

Question 4

What is the plural of the French word "refuznik"?

Accepted Answer

refuzniks

Question 5

How do you say "refuznik" in english?

Accepted Answer

refusenik

Question 6

What is the translation of "refuznik" into russian?

Accepted Answer

отказник

refuznik

Etymology