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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who is not a participant.

   "Near-synonyms: abstainer, refrainer, wallflower"

2. 2
   a person who does not participate wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Not participating. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

abstainerrefrainerwallflower

Example

More examples

"Near-synonyms: abstainer, refrainer, wallflower"

Etymology

From non- + participant.

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