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noninvolvement

noninvolvement

1 5.5
Not taking part in or connected with something
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒnɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
translation icon : no involucramiento
  • Thus, disengagement and noninvolvement, rather than concern and active participation, become the modus operandi of our youth.
  • noninvolvement in politics

Examples

  • My emphatic counsel to the armed forces is to observe and abide by the military rule of noninvolvement in politics.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Her noninvolvement in community events made it difficult for her to connect with her neighbors.

  • Participants shared painful memories of their alcoholic mother's noninvolvement.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Some of those attending favored strong involvement, but most preferred to continue SCB's policy of noninvolvement.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Among the reasons are the gradual evolution of parliamentary democracy in Thailand, the assertiveness of reformist elements in the country, the agreement of the military to accept a role reduction in domestic politics, and the noninvolvement of the military in territorial administration.

    Academic text (2001)
  • His noninvolvement in the project left many team members frustrated with the lack of support.

  • The committee decided on noninvolvement in the debate to maintain neutrality and avoid conflicts.

Synonyms

detachment
vsnoninvolvement
21 6.1

A lack of emotional involvement with people or situations

is broader, applying to any lack of joining or connection, not just feelings
nonparticipation
vsnoninvolvement
1 6.1

Not taking part in an activity with other people

is the wider state including lack of connection, not only the act of not joining
noninterference
vsnoninvolvement
1 7.5

Not getting involved in other countries' or people's affairs

is the general state that applies to all contexts, not only formal foreign policy
nonintervention
vsnoninvolvement
  • Formal
1 7.6

A policy of not getting involved in other countries' wars or politics

is the broader state idea applying beyond international practice or policy
nonassociation
vsnoninvolvement
7.4

Not being connected with people or groups

is broader, also covering refusal to join activities rather than only social links
uninvolvement
vsnoninvolvement
6.6

Not taking part or caring about something

is similar but focuses on not taking part in activities rather than feelings
disinvolvement
vsnoninvolvement
9.8

Not taking part in something like a group or activity

is the general state rather than the active process of stepping back
non-engagement
vsnoninvolvement
7.4

Not taking part in group activities or events

is the general state of not taking part, not only deliberate withdrawal

Antonyms

418 2.9

Taking part in an activity, group, or discussion

How Involved

involvement
418 2.9
noninvolvement
1 5.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

noninvolvement = involvement (transparent) = non + involve + ment

The negative prefix 'non-' is simply attached to the noun 'involvement', yielding the straightforward meaning 'not taking part', which learners can readily infer.

Etymology

Noninvolvement is made of non- meaning 'not' and involvement, from involve meaning 'to take part'. So, noninvolvement means 'not taking part' or staying out of something.