nonidentification
- noun
- /ˌnɒnˌaɪdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
- Unlike the West, party nonidentification in Korea could be a threat to democracy because it shows apathy about the political system.
- party nonidentification
Examples
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In Korea, party nonidentification or nonsupport reflects neither passive contentment with the government's actions nor satisfaction with the status quo.
Academic text (1999) -
The goal of this study was to examine the sources of party nonidentification and orientational differences on selected issues between identifiers and non-identifiers.
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Does party nonidentification matter?
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Many young voters are experiencing nonidentification with any political party, leading to lower turnout in elections.
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The nonidentification of individuals in our survey highlights a growing trend of anonymity in social movements.
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His nonidentification during the event made it difficult for organizers to gauge participation levels.
Synonyms
Being unknown so other people do not know who you are
A situation when a person or thing has no name and is not known
Lack of identity that makes people or things seem unknown
Not being officially accepted or approved by an authority
Antonyms
How Identified
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonidentification = identification (transparent) = non + identify + ation
Formation is a straightforward addition of productive prefix 'non-' to the noun 'identification', yielding a clear negated meaning.
Etymology
Nonidentification is made from non- meaning 'not' and identity meaning 'who someone is'. So it describes the state of not being identified or having no name or personal details attached, as when a study keeps people's names hidden to protect privacy.