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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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The customs union would then balance trade with nonmembers by adopting variable trade barriers—either in the form of tariffs or taxes on capital flows—that prevent the imbalances of nonmembers from being imported into the customs union. Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 17 Nov. 2025 Ice skating is available for $12 for nonmembers and $10 for members, with skate rentals included. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025 Tickets are $28 (members), $35 (nonmembers). Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025 Tickets are $15 for nonmembers and $12 for members. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 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 27 Nov. 2025.

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