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nonmember

American  
[non-mem-ber] / nɒnˈmɛm bər /

noun

  1. a person who is not a member.

    The election meeting of the club is not open to nonmembers.


nonmember British  
/ nɒnˈmɛmbə /

noun

  1. a person who is not a member of a club, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • nonmembership noun

Etymology

Origin of nonmember

First recorded in 1640–50; non- + member

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Example Sentences

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It confirmed the state’s authority to prosecute nonmember Indians, a holding also confirmed by a federal district court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Palestinian Authority, recognized a decade ago by the United Nations as a nonmember observer state, welcomed the designation of Tell es-Sultan.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2023

The group overhauled its bylaws and has more than tripled its ranks, recruiting scores of new nonmember international voters in an effort to boost its diversity and credibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2023

In cases where there is mistreatment of nonmember workers, the union can still offer assistance, such as drafting letters to authorities or even stopping working on a vessel.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023

Furthermore, please withhold from volunteering for any nonmember activities in the future, as your name has been placed on a probationary list.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett