non-official
- adjective
- /nɑnəˈfɪʃəl/
:
no oficial
- She hosted a non-official meeting to discuss ideas for the community project.
Was that speech that campaign speech, an official speech or a non official speech?
- Was that speech that campaign speech, an official speech or a non official speech?
Examples
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The group organized a non-official event to raise funds for local charities.
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His non-official status as a mentor allowed him to give advice without any formal recognition.
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So as a as a non official judge of magic the gathering, you know what?
Synonyms
75
3.8
Not approved by the people in charge
6
7.3
Not officially allowed by the people in charge
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7.2
Not officially approved by a government or other official body
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5.5
Does not have official papers or approval for use
Not officially approved by an authority or group
Not accepted as official or trusted as correct
Not official or not from the main source, so check official sources
A school or program not officially accepted by an education authority
Not having official permission required by law to operate
Not officially allowed by the government to sell goods or drive a vehicle
Not approved by an official group that checks safety or quality
Antonyms
How Official
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2.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Non-official is made from the prefix non- meaning 'not' and official meaning 'approved or from the authorities'. So non-official means 'not officially recognized or approved'.