Nonsubsistence

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Not for the purpose of subsistence, or keeping oneself alive. not-comparable
"Nonsubsistence hunting is forbidden in this area."

Synonyms

absence deprivation emptiness negation nonentity nonoccurrence

Example

"Nonsubsistence hunting is forbidden in this area."

Etymology

From non- + subsistence.

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