Definition

A person who does not work as a librarian or is not involved in library services.

Example

Although she loves books, she is a nonlibrarian and works in marketing instead.

Conversation

Did you know that my sister is a nonlibrarian working at the local bookstore?

Really? That's interesting! What does she do there?

She helps customers find books and organizes events, even though she's a nonlibrarian.

Sounds like she has a great job! I love bookstores.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonlibrarian → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "librarian" (from Latin "liber" meaning book and the suffix "-arian" meaning a person who). The word "nonlibrarian" refers to a person who is not a librarian.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'librarian' as someone who works with books. So, a nonlibrarian is simply someone who does not work with books.

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