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Definition of noncooperation

noncooperation

/ˌnɑːnkoʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/
(UK: non-cooperation)
non · co · op · er · a · tion
Adverb:noncooperatively
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Adjective:noncooperative
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• noun

1

A failure or refusal to cooperate, especially as a form of peaceful political protest or civil disobedience against a government or authority.

Example

"The labor union adopted a policy of noncooperation during the contract dispute."

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• Rhymes for noncooperation

• Nearby Words

nonconventional
nonconventionally
nonconvertible
noncooperation
noncooperative
noncore
noncorrosive

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'non-' and 'cooperation', the term gained global political prominence in 1920 when Mahatma Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in India as a peaceful campaign of civil resistance against British colonial rule.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noncooperation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noncooperation
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