noun
- people who do not take part in an activity, event, or process
Usage: plural form; typically used in formal or academic contexts
Examples
- The survey included both participants and nonparticipants to compare their views.
- Nonparticipants in the study were asked to serve as a control group.
- The event organizers wanted feedback from nonparticipants about why they didn't attend.
- Nonparticipants in the discussion were still welcome to listen and learn.
- The research distinguished between active participants and nonparticipants in the program.