1. people who do not participate in a game, sport, or activity
Usage: plural form of nonplayer; commonly used in sports and gaming contexts
2. in video games and role-playing games, characters controlled by the computer rather than by human players
Usage: often abbreviated as NPCs; gaming and entertainment context

Examples

• The nonplayers in the audience cheered loudly from the stands.
• During the tournament, nonplayers were not allowed on the court.
• In the video game, nonplayers populate the town and provide quests.
• The coach separated the players from the nonplayers during practice.
• Nonplayers can still enjoy the match from the sidelines.
• The game features hundreds of nonplayers with unique dialogue and routines.