noninvolvement
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5.5
- noun
- /ˌnɒnɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
:
no involucramiento
- Thus, disengagement and noninvolvement, rather than concern and active participation, become the modus operandi of our youth.
- noninvolvement in politics
Examples
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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.
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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.
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The committee decided on noninvolvement in the debate to maintain neutrality and avoid conflicts.
Synonyms
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6.1
A lack of emotional involvement with people or situations
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6.1
Not taking part in an activity with other people
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7.5
Not getting involved in other countries' or people's affairs
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7.6
A policy of not getting involved in other countries' wars or politics
Not being connected with people or groups
Not taking part or caring about something
Not taking part in something like a group or activity
Not taking part in group activities or events
Antonyms
How Involved
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2.9
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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.