noncorporate

adjective

non·​cor·​po·​rate ˌnän-ˈkȯr-p(ə-)rət How to pronounce noncorporate (audio)
: not corporate : not relating to or being a corporation
small noncorporate businesses

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This applies to all individual tax filers as well as trusts, corporations and other noncorporate tax filers. Kristen Doerer, ProPublica, 10 Feb. 2023 All noncorporate customers have been notified of the sale and provided with Aqua’s contact information. Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022 The reforms encouraged investment, discouraged profit shifting to low-tax jurisdictions and encouraged noncorporate businesses to incorporate. WSJ, 26 Apr. 2022 While the metaverse is currently dominated by gaming and other noncorporate activities, Arthur is offering solutions for enterprises and their employees with virtual reality. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noncorporate was in 1802

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“Noncorporate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncorporate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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