nonparticipant
|non-par-ti-ci-pant|
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/ˌnɑːn.pɑːrˈtɪs.ɪ.pənt/
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/ˌnɒn.pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənt/
(participant)
active involvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonparticipant' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'participant', which comes from Latin 'participare', meaning 'to take part'.
Historical Evolution
'participant' changed from the Latin word 'participare' and eventually became the modern English word 'participant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who takes part', but with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'one 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 nonparticipant sat quietly in the corner, observing the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41