Definition

Not participating in a violent public disturbance or riot.

Example

The nonrioting crowd remained peaceful during the protest.

Conversation

Did you see the news about the protest downtown?

Yeah, I did! It was mostly peaceful and nonrioting, thankfully.

I’m glad to hear that, it’s important to express our views without violence.

Absolutely, it shows that we can stand up for what we believe in without chaos.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonrioting → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "rioting" (from the verb "riot", which comes from Old French *rioter*, meaning to engage in a disturbance or uproar). The word "nonrioting" means not engaging in a disturbance or uproar.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') participating in a 'disturbance' ('rioting') — that's what nonrioting means.

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