nonpolitician
|non/po/li/ti/cian|
/ˌnɒnˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən/
not a politician
Etymology
'nonpolitician' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'politician,' which comes from the Greek word 'politikos,' meaning 'of, for, or relating to citizens.'
'politician' changed from the Greek word 'politikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'politician.' The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'nonpolitician.'
Initially, 'politician' meant 'a person involved in politics,' and 'nonpolitician' evolved to mean 'a person not involved in politics.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is not involved in politics or does not hold a political office.
The committee was composed of nonpoliticians to ensure unbiased decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 09:36