Definition

A person or group of people who have not been elected or chosen for a position or role.

Example

The nonelect were not included in the final decision-making process.

Conversation

I've been reading about different beliefs lately, and I came across the term nonelect.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It refers to people who aren't chosen for salvation in some religious contexts.

That's interesting! I didn't know there was a specific word for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonelect → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "elect" (from Latin "electus", meaning chosen). The word "nonelect" refers to something or someone that is not chosen or selected.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'elect' meaning 'chosen' — so nonelect means not chosen.

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