German word

Nichtmitglied

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɪçtˌmɪtgliːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounnonmember

Example

Viele Veranstaltungen sind nur für Nichtmitglieder zugänglich.

Many events are open only to nonmembers.

Illustration for Nichtmitglied (nonmember)

More examples

Nichtmitglieder müssen oft einen höheren Eintrittspreis bezahlen.

Nonmembers often have to pay a higher admission fee.

Core concept

Someone who stands outside a group's membership while the group remains the relevant social or organizational setting.

Common phrases

  • Eintritt für Nichtmitglieder

    admission for nonmembers

  • gebührenpflichtig für Nichtmitglieder

    subject to a fee for nonmembers

Similar words

Mitglied: A person who formally belongs to a club, group, or organization.
Gast: A person who is present by invitation or for a temporary purpose.
Teilnehmer: A person who takes part in a meeting, event, or activity.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die kein Mitglied einer Gruppe, eines Vereins oder einer Organisation ist.

Word origin

"Nichtmitglied" is a German compound of "Nicht-" and "Mitglied", formed by placing a negative element before the noun for member.

Usage tips

  • In a predicate, German often uses "kein Mitglied sein", while "Nichtmitglied" is especially common as a compact noun in notices and regulations.

Other meanings

  • nonaffiliatenoun

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