nonparty
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɒnˈpɑːrti/
KK: /nɑnˈpɑrti/
adjective
Definition
Not involved in a specific group or event, especially in legal or social contexts.
Example
The nonparty witnesses provided important information during the trial.
Conversation
Are you going to that party this weekend?
Nah, I'm feeling a bit nonparty this time.
I totally get it; sometimes it’s nice to just relax at home.
Exactly! Plus, I have a few nonparty plans I want to catch up on.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
independent
neutral
unrelated
Antonyms
affiliated
associated
connected
noun
Definition
A person or group that is not involved in a particular agreement, event, or situation.
Example
The nonparty observer watched the negotiations without taking sides.
Conversation
Did you hear about the meeting yesterday?
Yeah, but I wasn't there as a nonparty to the discussion.
It must have been awkward to hear everyone talking about it later.
Root Explanation
Nonparty → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "party" (from Old French *partie*, meaning a part or division). The word "nonparty" refers to something that is not part of a particular group or party.
Memory Tip
Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'party' meaning 'a part' — so nonparty means not part of a group.
Visually Confused Words
nonary
unparty
nopalry
coparty