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  • noun Someone who is not a member (of a club, institution, etc.)

Etymologies

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non- +‎ member.

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Examples

  • It would be better for Palestinian diplomacy to head to the General Assembly to secure a resolution in clear and plain language, one that would gather the greatest extent of support for it obtaining the status of a non-member "observer" state at the United Nations.

    Raghida Dergham: Raising the Issue of Iran to Cover Up the Issue of Syria Raghida Dergham 2011

  • While both bodies would very much like you to become full members of the parent institute, you can often still attend the events they organise, perhaps paying a little non-member surcharge.

    Ten things to manage in a recession: 1 – memberships « pwcom 2.0 2009

  • Hound Dog's castigation may be based on his generally poor opinion of the Lakeside population in general since he has no personal stake, as a non-member, in the Lake Chapala Society's existence or demise.

    The Lake Chapala Society 2009

  • Hound Dog's castigation may be based on his generally poor opinion of the Lakeside population in general since he has no personal stake, as a non-member, in the Lake Chapala Society's existence or demise.

    The Lake Chapala Society 2009

  • "Composite leading indicators for July 2011 … continue to point to a slowdown in economic activity in most OECD countries and major non-member economies," the OECD said.

    Signs Grow for Global Slowdown Paul Hannon 2011

  • However, when a newly elected member wishes a sword, a committee chaired by a non-member—usually a close friend—raises funds and oversees its design.

    The Sword's Timeless Appeal Lennox Morrison 2011

  • The GA cannot admit a new state to the UN, but can elevate the Palestinians' current status to non-member observer state.

    David Harris: Support Peace: Oppose Palestinian UN Gambit David Harris 2011

  • Hound Dog's castigation may be based on his generally poor opinion of the Lakeside population in general since he has no personal stake, as a non-member, in the Lake Chapala Society's existence or demise.

    The Lake Chapala Society 2009

  • The GA cannot admit a new state to the UN, but can elevate the Palestinians' current status to non-member observer state.

    David Harris: Support Peace: Oppose Palestinian UN Gambit David Harris 2011

  • The World Federation of Exchanges, a trade group that has estimates of global market cap on the high end of the range, at $55.81 trillion last month, may even be understating matters, because it doesn't include non-member exchanges or over-the-counter stocks.

    Global Market Cap: Trillions in Losses, but No Firm Tally Carl Bialik 2011

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