nonparticipant

noun

plural nonparticipants
: one who does not participate in something
… recent data show few differences in weight between food stamp participants and nonparticipants among women. Michele Ver Ploeg et al.
The activists drew support from passersby, with many nonparticipants voicing approval … Brenna Smith

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According to the analysis, 50% of participants used funds for education and training, 70% were less likely to be evicted and the group overall was three times more likely to be able to afford a $400 emergency expense compared to nonparticipants. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024 The new feature—and the key difference from existing climate agreements—is a penalty for nonparticipants and countries that fail to meet their obligations. William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonparticipant was in 1864

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“Nonparticipant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonparticipant. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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