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nonvoting

/ˌnɑːnˈvoʊtɪŋ/
non · vot · ing
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• adjective

1

Not conferring or possessing the right to vote, as of certain corporate shares, committee memberships, or political delegates.

Example

"The territory sends a nonvoting delegate to the House of Representatives who can participate in debates and serve on committees."

2

Not participating or exercising the right to cast a ballot in an election.

Example

"Civic organizations launched a nationwide registration drive aimed at engaging the nonvoting population."

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• noun

1

The practice or fact of refraining from casting a ballot in an election or referendum.

Example

"Political scientists analyzed whether widespread nonvoting in local elections stemmed from apathy or structural barriers."

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• Rhymes for nonvoting

• Nearby Words

nonvocal
nonvoluntary
nonvoter
nonvoting
nonwhite
nonwinning
nonwork

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