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refusenik in German

refusenik in German is Otkasnik, Refusenik, Verweigerer.

refusenik in German

Otkasnik
noun
(Soviet Union, historical, slang) 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 emigrate to Israel).
Refusenik
noun
(Soviet Union, historical, slang) 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 emigrate to Israel).
Verweigerer
noun
(by extension, informal) A person who refuses to do something, usually as a protest; for example, one who refuses conscription or vaccination.
Verweigerin
noun
(by extension, informal) A person who refuses to do something, usually as a protest; for example, one who refuses conscription or vaccination.
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What is "refusenik" in German?

"refusenik" in German is Otkasnik, Refusenik, Verweigerer.

Are there other ways to say "refusenik" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "refusenik": Otkasnik, Refusenik, Verweigerer, Verweigerin.

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