Nonsmoking: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonsmoking

 

[ nɒnˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general use

Nonsmoking refers to a state of not engaging in smoking tobacco or other substances. It is commonly used to describe places, policies, or individuals who do not smoke.

Synonyms

clean air, non-tobacco, smokefree

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant has a nonsmoking section.
  • He is a nonsmoking person who avoids cigarettes.
  • Nonsmoking policies are in place at most public facilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonsmoking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não fumante

🇮🇳 धूम्रपान रहित

🇩🇪 nichtraucher

🇮🇩 tidak merokok

🇺🇦 некурящий

🇵🇱 niepalący

🇯🇵 禁煙の (きんえんの)

🇫🇷 non-fumeur

🇪🇸 no fumador

🇹🇷 sigara içmeyen

🇰🇷 금연의 (geumyeon-ui)

🇸🇦 غير المدخن (ghayr almidkhan)

🇨🇿 nekuřácký

🇸🇰 nekouřiaci

🇨🇳 禁止吸烟的 (jìnzhǐ xīyān de)

🇸🇮 ne kadil

🇮🇸 reykingalaus

🇰🇿 темекісіз

🇬🇪 არადახმარები (aradakhmarebi)

🇦🇿 siqaret çəkməyən

🇲🇽 no fumador

Etymology

The term 'nonsmoking' is composed of the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not', and the gerund 'smoking', which originates from the Old English 'smocian', meaning 'to emit smoke'. The concept of nonsmoking has gained prominence particularly from the late 20th century as public health awareness increased regarding the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke exposure. As a result, nonsmoking areas and policies have been established in many countries to promote healthier environments and reduce the negative impacts of tobacco usage. The use of the term reflects a growing cultural shift towards healthier lifestyles and the recognition of smoking as a public health issue.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,145 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.