Nonofficial: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonofficial
[ nษnษ'fษชสษl ]
not official
The term 'nonofficial' refers to anything that does not have formal recognition or status. It is often used to describe documents, events, or statements that are not sanctioned or endorsed by an authoritative body. Nonofficial statuses can imply a lack of legitimacy or formal approval. For example, a nonofficial report may circulate among staff without being formally published. It's important to note that nonofficial does not necessarily mean untrustworthy, as informal channels can also provide valuable insights.
Synonyms
incidental, informal, unofficial
Examples of usage
- The nonofficial minutes of the meeting were shared among the team.
- She participated in a nonofficial event to discuss new policies.
- There were nonofficial guidelines that staff were encouraged to follow.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonofficial" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nรฃo oficial
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐ-เคเคงเคฟเคเคพเคฐเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช nicht offiziell
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak resmi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะพััััะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nieoficjalny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅ ฌๅผใฎ
๐ซ๐ท non officiel
๐ช๐ธ no oficial
๐น๐ท resmi olmayan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๊ณต์์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ุฑุณู ู
๐จ๐ฟ neoficiรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ neoficiรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅฎๆน็
๐ธ๐ฎ neformalni
๐ฎ๐ธ รณformlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะผะธ ะตะผะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแก แแคแแชแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษsmi olmayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ no oficial
Etymology
The word 'nonofficial' is formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with the word 'official'. The prefix 'non-' originates from the Latin word 'non', which means 'not' or 'without'. The root word 'official' derives from the Latin 'officialis', which refers to something that pertains to an office or is associated with an authority. 'Official' has been used in English since the 15th century to describe persons in authority or the actions carried out in an official capacity. The emergence of 'nonofficial' came as a need to describe situations or items that lacked formal approval or recognition, reflecting a contrast to what is considered 'official'. Its usage has grown in various contexts, particularly in bureaucratic and organizational settings, where distinguishing between formal and informal practices is essential.