nonbroadcast

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈbrɔːdkæst/

KK: /nɑnˈbrɔdˌkæst/

adjective

Definition

This term describes something that is not related to or does not involve broadcasting, such as media or communication that is not transmitted to a wide audience.

Example

The nonbroadcast content was shared privately among a small group of friends.

Conversation

Did you hear that new song they played on the nonbroadcast channel yesterday?

Yeah, I did! It was so catchy and unique.

I love discovering music that's not on the usual playlists.

Same here; it feels special to find those nonbroadcast gems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cable

streaming

private

Antonyms

public

open

broadcast

Root Explanation

Nonbroadcast → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "broadcast" (from Middle English *brodcast*, meaning to scatter seed widely). The word "nonbroadcast" means not being scattered widely, typically referring to content that is not transmitted over public airwaves.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being related to 'scattering' ('broadcast') — so nonbroadcast means something that is not widely scattered or transmitted.

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