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apolide

stateless person

noun adjective ah-POH-lee-deh Rare

Origin: From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'polis' (city-state).

Usage Note

Apolide refers to someone who has no legal nationality, a 'stateless person' in international law. It can also be used adjectivally: una persona apolide. The condition is called apolidia (f).

Examples

"L'apolide non ha diritto al passaporto."

Natural Translation

The stateless person has no right to a passport.

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