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Definition of undocumented

undocumented

/ˌʌnˈdɑːkjəmɛntɪd/
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undocumented Lexical Profile

undocumented Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Living or working in a foreign country without holding the required legal immigration papers or official residence permits.

Example

"The community center offers free legal clinics to assist undocumented workers and their families."

2

Not recorded in or proved by official documents, written records, or supporting evidence.

Example

"Historians are still trying to piece together the largely undocumented early years of the settlement."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In legal, journalistic, and academic discourse, 'undocumented' is widely preferred over 'illegal' when describing people residing in a country without official authorization, as it focuses on administrative status rather than criminalizing the person.

• Nearby Words

undoable
undock
undoctored
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undogmatically
undoing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undocumented. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undocumented
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