nonrepresentation
- noun
- /ˌnɒnˌrɛprɪˈzɛnteɪʃən/
- Many citizens are frustrated by the nonrepresentation of their interests in government decisions.
Examples
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Urge the regime to take preemptive action on the issue of national unity and to remove the scandal of the nonrepresentation of Copts in national institutions.
Academic text (1999) -
The nonrepresentation of minority groups in the committee raises concerns about fairness.
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Activists are working tirelessly to address the nonrepresentation of women in leadership roles.
Synonyms
Not having many different kinds of people or views in a group
A situation where a group of people appears in fewer numbers than expected
A situation where people cannot take part in decisions that affect them
Something that does not show the true views or makeup of a group
Antonyms
How Represented
- Specialized
- Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonrepresentation = representation (transparent) = non + representation
Formed by adding the negative prefix 'non-' to 'representation', yielding 'absence of representation'.
Etymology
Nonrepresentation comes from non- 'not' and represent 'to speak or act for a group', like a representative who has a voice for others. So, nonrepresentation is when a community or group has no one to speak for them in decisions or meetings.