Definition

Describing something that is not related to teaching or does not involve teaching activities.

Example

The nonteaching staff at the school help with administration and support services.

Conversation

I heard you got a new job, but it's nonteaching, right?

Yeah, I'm working in a tech company now.

That sounds interesting! Do you miss the nonteaching role at all?

Not really, I enjoy the new challenges I'm facing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonteaching → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "teaching" (from Old English "tǣcan", meaning to show or instruct). The word "nonteaching" refers to something that is not related to or does not involve teaching.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'teaching' as showing or instructing — so nonteaching means not involved in teaching.

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