undocumented
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.living or working in a country without the official legal documents required by the government.
adj.lacking the required legal documents or official authorization for residence or employment in a country.
Simple“The charity provides medical care to undocumented workers who are afraid to go to the hospital.”
In context“Legislators are currently debating a new pathway to citizenship for undocumented residents who have lived in the country for over a decade.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.not recorded in writing or not having instructions on how to use it.
adj.lacking written evidence, instructions, or supporting reference material.
Simple“The old computer program had many undocumented features that the new staff didn't know how to use.”
In context“The historian struggled to verify the claims because most of the village's traditions remained undocumented for centuries.”
SynonymsunrecordedunwrittenAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a person who does not have the legal papers to live in a country.
n.a person residing in a country without official legal documentation; used as a collective or individual noun.
Simple“The new law aims to protect the rights of the undocumented in the city.”
In context“Advocacy groups argue that the undocumented contribute significantly to the local economy through labor and consumption.”
UsageOften used with the definite article 'the' to refer to a group of people.
Synonyms
From un- + documented.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.