NONPERSON

nonperson, unperson

(noun) a person regarded as nonexistent and having no rights; a person whose existence is systematically ignored (especially for ideological or political reasons); “the former senator is treated as a nonperson by this administration”; “George Orwell predicted that political dissidents would be treated as unpersons”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nonperson (plural nonpersons or nonpeople)

Not a real person; a subhuman.

Not a legal entity.

Something other than a person; an object.

Synonyms

• subhuman

• lessperson

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

29 June 2025

ADMIRABLE

(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; “an estimable young professor”; “trains ran with admirable precision”; “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”


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Coffee Trivia

In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.

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