C1adjectiveformalsocietylaw
US/ʌnˈdɑː.kjə.men.tɪd/
UK/ʌnˈdɒk.jə.men.tɪd/
without the official papers that allow someone to live or work legally in a country
In context
Undocumented workers are often paid less than the legal minimum wage.
The city offers free health clinics to undocumented immigrants.
Because he was undocumented, he could not open a bank account.
Words that go with undocumented
adjective + noun
- undocumented immigrantEach undocumented immigrant faces the risk of deportation.
- undocumented workerThe farm hired undocumented workers at harvest time.
- undocumented migrantMany undocumented migrants cross the border by foot.
- undocumented populationThe undocumented population has grown in recent years.
- undocumented statusHer undocumented status prevented her from applying for a license.
verb + adjective
- remain undocumentedThousands of families remain undocumented for years.