Definition

Referring to positions or roles that do not involve management responsibilities or authority.

Example

The company is hiring nonmanagerial staff to support the operations team.

Conversation

I heard you got a new job, how's it going?

It's going well, but it's mostly nonmanagerial work.

Oh really? Do you enjoy that kind of role?

Yeah, I prefer focusing on tasks rather than managing people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonmanagerial → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "managerial" (from "manage" which comes from Old French *managier*, meaning to handle or control). The word "nonmanagerial" refers to roles or positions that do not involve management or control responsibilities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'managerial' relating to handling or controlling. This helps you remember that 'nonmanagerial' describes something that does not involve management.

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