Nonparticipation: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonparticipation
[ nɒnpɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən ]
in politics
The act of not taking part in a decision-making process, usually in a political context.
Synonyms
abstention, disengagement, withdrawal
Examples of usage
- Her nonparticipation in the election was seen as a sign of protest.
- The nonparticipation of young people in politics is a growing concern.
social situations
The refusal or failure to participate or engage in social activities or interactions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His nonparticipation in team sports made him feel isolated.
- She showed nonparticipation in the group discussion by remaining silent.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonparticipation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não participação
🇮🇳 अभागिता
🇩🇪 Nichtteilnahme
🇮🇩 tidak berpartisipasi
🇺🇦 неучасть
🇵🇱 brak uczestnictwa
🇯🇵 不参加 (ふさんか)
🇫🇷 non-participation
🇪🇸 no participación
🇹🇷 katılmama
🇰🇷 불참
🇸🇦 عدم المشاركة
🇨🇿 neúčast
🇸🇰 neúčasť
🇨🇳 不参与 (bù cānyù)
🇸🇮 neudeležba
🇮🇸 ekki þátttaka
🇰🇿 қатыспау
🇬🇪 არ მონაწილეობა
🇦🇿 iştirak etməmək
🇲🇽 no participación
Word origin
The term 'nonparticipation' originated in the mid-20th century, combining the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' with 'participation'. It reflects a concept of deliberate abstention or disengagement from various activities, particularly in political and social contexts.
See also: participant, participating, participation, participative, participatory.