nonworker

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //nɒnˈwɜːrkər//

KK: /nɑnˈwɜrkər/

noun

Definition

A person who does not engage in work or employment.

Example

The community center offers programs for nonworkers to help them find jobs.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people just choose to be a nonworker?

Yeah, it’s interesting how different their lifestyle can be.

I wonder what makes someone decide to be a nonworker instead of pursuing a career.

Maybe they value freedom over stability; it’s definitely a personal choice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

idler

loafer

slacker

Antonyms

worker

employee

laborer

Root Explanation

Nonworker → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "worker" (from Old English "weorc", meaning to work or labor). The word "nonworker" refers to someone who does not engage in work or labor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') doing 'work' ('worker') — that's why a nonworker is someone who does not work.

Visually Confused Words

ironworker

unworker