Undocumented Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes a person or thing that does not have required official documents, most often referring to immigrants without legal authorization. It can also mean any item or event that lacks proper documentation.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal, legal, and journalistic contexts, especially about immigration status ('undocumented immigrant'). Sometimes used more broadly for missing records in any field. Considered more neutral and respectful than 'illegal'.
Example Sentences
Many undocumented immigrants live in the city.
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The worker was undocumented and could not get a contract.
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Some historical events are undocumented.
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He grew up as an undocumented child in the U.S.
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She was afraid to report the crime because she was undocumented.
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This discovery remained undocumented for decades.
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