nonmember

noun

non·​mem·​ber ˌnän-ˈmem-bər How to pronounce nonmember (audio)
plural nonmembers
: a person or thing that is not a member
The event is open to nonmembers as well.
Admission is $15 for nonmembers.
often used before another noun
nonmember nations
nonmember prices

Examples of nonmember in a Sentence

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Association Practices Under Scrutiny The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) emphasizes equity, yet its $950 conference fee (nonmembers) limits access for underfunded high school counselors. Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025 But under California law, a government employee union like UTLA still has an obligation to represent every worker — including nonmembers — in its bargaining unit. Jeff Rhodes, Oc Register, 30 July 2025 Tickets cost $30 in advance for association members and $35 for nonmembers; day of, tickets increase by $5. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 Tickets are $55 for YWCA members and $60 for nonmembers. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonmember

Word History

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonmember was in 1635

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“Nonmember.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonmember. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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