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nonlife

nonlife

6.6
Relating to insurance that protects homes, cars, or health
  • adjective
  • /ˈnɒnˌlaɪf/
  • Specialized
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  • She has worked in the nonlife sector for over a decade, focusing on health and property policies.

Examples

  • Regulations for nonlife insurers differ from those for life insurance providers.

  • The nonlife insurance market is growing rapidly.

  • The company specializes in nonlife insurance products such as auto and home coverage.

  • Many companies offer nonlife insurance products.

  • The company specializes in nonlife insurance, which includes coverage for property and liability issues.

  • After the storm, we filed a claim under our nonlife insurance policy to cover the damages to our house.

  • Understanding nonlife insurance is essential for businesses that want to protect their physical assets.

Antonyms

life insurance
91 3.0

A plan that pays money to your family or other people you choose when you die

Surface Forms

nonlife positive

Morphology

nonlife = life (transparent) = non + life

The prefix 'non-' clearly negates the concept of 'life', making it straightforward.

Etymology

Nonlife comes from the parts non- meaning 'not' and life meaning 'living', just like in nonstop or nonprofit. In insurance it means policies that are 'not life' insurance, for example car, home, or health cover.