nonparticipant

American  

[non-pahr-tis-uh-puhnt] / ˌnɒn pɑrˈtɪs ə pənt /

noun

1. a person who does not participate.

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Etymology

Origin of nonparticipant

First recorded in 1880–85; non- + participant

Example Sentences

Indeed, consumer sentiment readings dating back to 2018 suggest that stock market participants tend to have a better view of the economy than nonparticipants.

From Barron's

Indeed, consumer sentiment readings dating back to 2018 suggest that stock market participants tend to have a better view of the economy than nonparticipants.

From Barron's

In most of the studies, trial participants and nonparticipants got the same or very similar treatment.

From Science Magazine

Walker was listed as a nonparticipant in Tuesday’s practice, though that workout was a light one — players were not in pads — due to the quick turnaround to Thursday night.

From Seattle Times

James was on the field again Thursday in Costa Mesa but remained a nonparticipant in drills.

From Los Angeles Times