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Definition of nondisabled

nondisabled

/ˌnɑːndɪsˈeɪbəld/
non · dis · a · bled

Plural:nondisabled
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nondisabled Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not having a physical, cognitive, developmental, or sensory disability.

Example

"The study compared workplace accessibility satisfaction between disabled and nondisabled employees."

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• noun

1

People who do not have a disability, considered collectively as a group (usually preceded by 'the').

Example

"Public spaces should be designed to serve everyone equally, rather than catering exclusively to the nondisabled."

Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary disability studies and inclusive style guides, 'nondisabled' is often preferred over 'able-bodied' because it encompasses the absence of cognitive, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities as well as physical ones, without implying that people with disabilities lack able bodies.

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