nonparticipants
|non-par-tic-i-pants|
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/nɑnˌpɑrˈtɪsɪpənts/
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/nɒnˌpɑːˈtɪsɪpənts/
(nonparticipant)
not taking part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonparticipant' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'participant' from Latin 'participare,' meaning 'to take part.'
Historical Evolution
'nonparticipant' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'participant' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not taking part,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who do not take part in a particular activity or event.
The nonparticipants were asked to wait in the lobby.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45