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nonpainter

nonpainter

1 5.6
A person who does not paint as a job or hobby
  • noun
  • /nɒnˈpeɪntər/
: no pintor
  • As a nonpainter, he found the art class challenging.

Examples

  • Many workers in the art industry can be classified as nonpainters, as they contribute in other ways, such as designing or curating.

  • Even a nonpainter can appreciate the beauty of a well-crafted mural.

  • The workshop welcomed both experienced artists and complete nonpainters.

  • She is a nonpainter but appreciates art.

  • Many nonpainters enjoy visiting galleries.

  • The art workshop attracted both painters and nonpainters looking to explore their creativity.

  • Despite being a talented artist in other media, she proudly refers to herself as a nonpainter.

Antonyms

painter
172 1.0

A person who makes pictures using colour on canvas or paper

Surface Forms

nonpainter singular
nonpainters plural

Morphology

nonpainter = painter (transparent) = non + paint + er

The meaning is clearly derived from 'painter' with the prefix 'non-' indicating someone who does not paint.

Etymology

Nonpainter as a noun comes from non- ('not') plus painter ('one who paints'), so it simply names a person who does not paint.