Definition

A person who does not belong to a particular nation or country.

Example

The conference was attended by many nonnationals who shared their perspectives on global issues.

Conversation

I met a really interesting nonnational at the conference yesterday.

Oh really? What were they like?

They shared some unique perspectives on cultural differences.

That sounds fascinating! It's always great to learn from a nonnational.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonnational → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "national" (from Latin "natio", meaning birth or nation). The word "nonnational" refers to something or someone that is not associated with a specific nation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'national' relating to a 'nation' — so nonnational describes something that is not tied to any nation.

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