nonop

1 of 2

noun

non·​op

(ˈ)nä¦näp

plural nonops

1

: nonoperator

2

: a union composed of nonoperators

the 17 nonops previously reached such an agreement with the Eastern railroads

—Progressive Labor World

nonop

2 of 2

adjective

"

: nonoperating

agreed to the union shop for their nonop unions

—Americana Annual

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for nonoperator

Adjective

by shortening

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