non-participant
|non-par-ti-ci-pant|
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/nɑn-pɑrˈtɪsɪpənt/
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/nɒn-pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/
(participant)
active involvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-participant' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'participant' from Latin 'participare', where 'parti-' meant 'part' and 'cipare' meant 'to take'.
Historical Evolution
'participant' changed from the Latin word 'participare' and eventually became the modern English word 'participant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take part in something', but 'non-participant' evolved to mean someone who does not take part.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not take part in an activity or event.
The non-participant sat quietly in the corner, observing the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41