Nonofficial: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonofficial

 

[ nษ’nษ™'fษชสƒษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo oficial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฐ-เค†เคงเคฟเค•เคพเคฐเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nicht offiziell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak resmi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะพั„ั–ั†ั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieoficjalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้žๅ…ฌๅผใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท non officiel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no oficial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resmi olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ณต์‹์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ุฑุณู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neoficiรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neoficiรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้žๅฎ˜ๆ–น็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neformalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณformlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตัะผะธ ะตะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒก แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™smi olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.