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nonrelative

/ˌnɑːnˈrɛlətɪv/
non · rel · a · tive
Plural:nonrelatives
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• adjective

1

Not connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; unrelated.

Example

"Many households recorded in the census included nonrelative boarders and domestic workers."

2

Not relative or dependent on something else; absolute or independent.

Example

"The philosopher argued for a nonrelative standard of moral truth that applies across all cultures."

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• noun

1

A person who is not related to another by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Example

"Under the new hospital policy, a designated nonrelative may also be granted visitation rights in the intensive care unit."

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• Rhymes for nonrelative

• Nearby Words

nonregulated
nonregulation
nonregulatory
nonrelative
nonreligious
nonrenewable
nonrenewal

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