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Definition of nonspeaker
nonspeaker
/ˌnɑːnˈspiː.kɚ/
non · speak · er
Plural:nonspeakers
•Adjective:nonspeaking
nonspeaker Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A person who does not speak a particular language.
Example
"The subtitled film allowed a nonspeaker of French to follow the entire plot."
2
A person who does not use spoken language to communicate, or who remains silent during a discussion or event.
Example
"With assistive technology, a nonspeaker can participate fully in classroom discussions."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonspeaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonspeaker