Definition

A person who does not participate in a riot or violent public disturbance.

Example

The nonrioter stood peacefully on the sidelines, advocating for calm during the protests.

Conversation

Did you hear about the protest downtown last night?

Yeah, I saw some footage online; it looked really intense.

I was surprised to see that most people were nonrioters just voicing their opinions peacefully.

Exactly! It's important to distinguish between those who want to make a point and those who cause chaos.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonrioter → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "rioter" (from the Middle English "riote" meaning a disturbance or violent public disorder). The word "nonrioter" refers to someone who does not participate in a riot or disturbance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'rioter' referring to someone causing a disturbance. This helps you remember that a nonrioter is someone who does not engage in rioting.

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