nonemployee

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /nɒnɪmˈplɔɪiː/

KK: /nɑnɪmˈplɔɪi/

noun

Definition

A person who does not work for a company or organization as an employee.

Example

The company hired a nonemployee to help with the project.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new policy for nonemployees?

Yeah, I think it's kind of unfair to them.

I know, right? It feels like they're being excluded from benefits.

Exactly! They should at least get some support.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

contractor

freelancer

consultant

Antonyms

employee

worker

staff

Root Explanation

Nonemployee → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "employee" (from Old French *employé*, meaning one who is employed). The word "nonemployee" refers to someone who is not employed or does not hold a job.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'employee' as someone who is employed — so a nonemployee is simply someone who is not employed.

Visually Confused Words

coemployee