nonmember

[ non-mem-ber ]

/ nɒnˈmɛm bər /

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noun

a person who is not a member: The election meeting of the club is not open to nonmembers.

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Origin of nonmember

First recorded in 1640–50; non- + member

OTHER WORDS FROM nonmember

non·mem·ber·ship, noun

Words nearby nonmember

non-malignant, nonmatching, nonmaterial, nonmaterial culture, nonmedical, nonmember, nonmetal, nonmetallic, nonmiscible, nonmonetary advantages, nonmoral

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How to use nonmember in a sentence

If a nonmember seeks help, there’s less of a preexisting relationship with that person, and a bishop may ask the individual to come to services to see firsthand what his or her needs are.
Utah Makes Welfare So Hard to Get, Some Feel They Must Join the LDS Church to Get Aid|by Eli Hager, photography by Kim Raff for ProPublica|December 2, 2021|ProPublica
In Blanchard’s experience, these places of worship have been happy to welcome visitors, though if you’re unsure about what might be best for a nonmember, it’s best to call ahead.
Why you should teach your kids about different religions|Kristen Mei Chase|October 25, 2021|Washington Post
Reston Association members pay $8 for adults and $5 for children, nonmember tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children.
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Planet Fitness, for example, offers more than 500 free workouts via app for both members and nonmembers, developed in partnership with iFit to provide streaming workouts and additional content.
What another lockdown means for January gym sales|Rachel King|December 28, 2020|Fortune

It also plans to offer single-use passes for overnight access to nonmembers.
The New Camper Companies Redefining Road Travel|Alex Temblador|August 27, 2020|Outside Online
The U.N. General Assembly earlier this month voted to accept Palestine as a nonmember observer state by a vote of 138 to nine.
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The Palestinian Authority leader plans to ask the General Assembly to recognize Palestine as a “nonmember state” this week.
Mahmoud Abbas Bid for U.N. Sanction of Palestine State Could Explode West Bank|Peter Beinart|November 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Anderson explained that he and the CIA were about to do something that had never been done for a civilian nonmember of the Agency.
Charlie Wilson's CIA Adventures|George Crile|February 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for nonmember

nonmember

/ (nɒnˈmɛmbə) /

noun

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

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