noncorporate

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈkɔːpəˌreɪt/

KK: /nɑnˈkɔrpərɪt/

adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of entities that are not corporations or do not operate as corporations.

Example

The noncorporate sector includes small businesses and individual entrepreneurs.

Conversation

Have you seen that new café downtown?

Yeah, I love how it's so noncorporate and cozy!

Exactly! It feels much more personal than those chain places.

I agree, it's nice to support local, noncorporate businesses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

independent

private

individual

Antonyms

corporate

public

collective

Root Explanation

Noncorporate → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "corporate" (from Latin "corporatus", meaning formed into a body). The word "noncorporate" refers to something that is not formed into a body or organization, typically indicating an individual or entity that does not belong to a corporation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'corporate' meaning 'formed into a body' — so noncorporate means not part of a corporate body.

Visually Confused Words

concorporate

unincorporate

coincorporate

incorporate