Nonmember: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonmember
[ nษnหmษmbษr ]
membership status
A nonmember is an individual or entity that does not belong to a particular group or organization. Nonmembers are often excluded from certain privileges or benefits that are available to members. This term can apply to various contexts, such as clubs, associations, or any organized group. Nonmembers may still participate in some activities, but their involvement is usually limited compared to that of members.
Synonyms
non-affiliated, non-participant, outsider
Examples of usage
- Only members can access the exclusive area; nonmembers must wait outside.
- The nonmembers were unable to vote in the election.
- As a nonmember of the gym, I had to pay a higher fee for day use.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonmember" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nรฃo membro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐ-เคธเคฆเคธเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Nichtmitglied
๐ฎ๐ฉ non-anggota
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตัะฟัะฒัะพะฑััะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ niemember
๐ฏ๐ต ้ไผๅก
๐ซ๐ท non-membre
๐ช๐ธ no miembro
๐น๐ท รผye deฤil
๐ฐ๐ท ๋นํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ุนุถู
๐จ๐ฟ neฤlen
๐ธ๐ฐ neฤlen
๐จ๐ณ ้ไผๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ neฤlan
๐ฎ๐ธ ekki meรฐlimur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฏัะตัั ะตะผะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแฌแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รผzv deyil
๐ฒ๐ฝ no miembro
Etymology
The term 'nonmember' is a compound word that combines the prefix 'non-' with the noun 'member.' The prefix 'non-' derives from Latin, indicating negation or absence, and is commonly used in English to denote the opposite of a term. The word 'member,' originating from the Latin word 'membrum,' meaning 'limb' or 'part,' refers to someone who is part of a group or organization. The combination of these two elements into 'nonmember' has been utilized in English language and literature since at least the 20th century, reflecting the increasing importance of defined organizational structures in society. As groups, clubs, and associations have proliferated, so too has the need to differentiate between those who belong and those who do not.