nondelinquent

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈdɛlɪŋkwənt/

KK: /nɑnˈdɛlɪŋkwənt/

noun

Definition

A person who does not engage in illegal or antisocial behavior, especially one who is not involved in criminal activities.

Example

The program aims to support nondelinquents by providing them with educational opportunities.

Conversation

I heard Jamie is a real nondelinquent in school.

Yeah, she always follows the rules and helps others.

It's nice to have friends who are positive influences.

Definitely! It makes everything more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

law-abider

conformist

goodie

Antonyms

delinquent

offender

criminal

Root Explanation

Nondelinquent → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "delinquent" (from Latin "delinquere", meaning to fail or to be at fault). The word "nondelinquent" means not failing or not at fault, typically used in legal or social contexts to describe someone who does not engage in delinquent behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'delinquent' referring to someone who is at fault or fails. So, nondelinquent describes someone who is not at fault.

Visually Confused Words

codelinquent