nonattendees
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/ˌnɑːnəˈtɛndiːz/
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/ˌnɒnəˈtɛndiːz/
(nonattendee)
absent individuals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonattendee' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'attendee,' which comes from the verb 'attend,' meaning 'to be present at.'
Historical Evolution
'attendee' evolved from the verb 'attend' in Middle English, which was derived from the Old French 'atendre,' meaning 'to wait for, expect, or pay attention to.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'attend' meant 'to wait for or expect,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to be present at an event.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who do not attend a particular event or gathering.
The conference had a significant number of nonattendees this year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42