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Definition of nonexecutive

nonexecutive

/ˌnɑːn.ɪɡˈzɛk.jə.tɪv/
(UK: non-executive)
non · ex · ec · u · tive
Plural:nonexecutives
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nonexecutive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not having administrative, managerial, or decision-making authority within an organization, government, or board of directors.

Example

"She was appointed as a nonexecutive chairwoman to provide independent oversight to the board."

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• noun

1

A member of a company's board of directors or an employee who does not hold day-to-day administrative or managerial responsibilities.

Example

"The committee is composed entirely of independent nonexecutives to avoid conflicts of interest."

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• Rhymes for nonexecutive

• Nearby Words

nonevent
nonexclusive
nonexclusivity
nonexecutive
nonexempt
nonexistence
nonexistent

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