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nonidentification

nonidentification

7.8
A condition where no name or personal detail shows who someone is
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒnˌaɪdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
translation icon : no identificación
  • Unlike the West, party nonidentification in Korea could be a threat to democracy because it shows apathy about the political system.
  • party nonidentification

Examples

  • 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.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Does party nonidentification matter?

    Academic text (1999)
  • Many young voters are experiencing nonidentification with any political party, leading to lower turnout in elections.

  • The nonidentification of individuals in our survey highlights a growing trend of anonymity in social movements.

  • His nonidentification during the event made it difficult for organizers to gauge participation levels.

Synonyms

anonymity
vsnonidentification
106 6.5

Being unknown so other people do not know who you are

is a broader state of simply not being known rather than deliberate hiding
namelessness
vsnonidentification
1 7.4

A situation when a person or thing has no name and is not known

is broader and covers any case of not being known or noticed
facelessness
vsnonidentification
1 7.1

Lack of identity that makes people or things seem unknown

is more about not being known as a unique person rather than lacking character
nonrecognition
vsnonidentification
  • Formal
8.1

Not being officially accepted or approved by an authority

is a general condition of not being known rather than a formal denial

Antonyms

107 3.1

Finding out who a person or thing is

How Identified

identification
107 3.1
nonidentification
7.8
anonymity
106 6.5

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.