Nonparticipation: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonparticipation

 

[ nɒnpɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

social situations

The refusal or failure to participate or engage in social activities or interactions.

Synonyms

aloofness, apathy, detachment

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

Etymology

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.