English Words Starting With N

• non-hodgkin's lymphoma

  nounC2
  /nɒn ˈhɒdʒ.kɪnz lɪmˈfəʊ.mə/A group of cancers of the lymphatic system that are distinct from Hodgkin lymphoma.
• non-impact printer

  nounC1
  /ˌnɒn ˈɪmpækt ˌprɪntə(r)/A printer that creates characters and images without physically striking a ribbon against paper.
• non-native

  nounHigh
  /ˌnɒnˈneɪtɪv/Not originating from the place where it is found; especially used for a person's language that is not their first or mother tongue.
• non-naturalism

  nounLow
  /ˌnɒnˈnætʃ(ə)rəlɪz(ə)m/A philosophical position that denies ethical or aesthetic values are based solely on natural properties or facts.
• non-nucleoside

  nounC2
  /ˌnɒn ˈnjuːkliəsaɪd/A chemical compound that is not a nucleoside; specifically, a type of molecule that inhibits viral enzymes (like HIV reverse transcriptase) through binding to a site other than the nucleoside-binding site.
• non-person

  nounC1-C2 / Uncommon
  /ˌnɒnˈpɜːs(ə)n/A person who is ignored, whose existence is denied, or who has no legal or social rights.
• non-sporting dog

  nounC2
  /ˌnɒn ˈspɔːtɪŋ ˈdɒɡ/A dog that belongs to a breed group defined by kennel clubs not originally developed for hunting or retrieving game, typically bred for companionship, guarding, or specific work unrelated to field sports.
• non-striker

  nounC2
  /ˌnɒn ˈstraɪkə/In cricket, the batter who is at the bowler's end, not currently facing the delivery.
• non-white

  nounMedium
  /ˌnɒn ˈwaɪt/A person who is not of European descent or not considered racially white.
• nona

  combining-formnounLow (technical/formal)
  /ˈnəʊnə/A prefix meaning 'nine', used in technical and formal contexts.
• nonacceptance

  nounC2
  /ˌnɒn.əkˈsep.təns/The act or state of refusing to accept, receive, or agree to something.
• nonaccidental injury

  nounRare
  /ˌnɒn.æk.sɪˌden.təl ˈɪn.dʒər.i/A medical term for an injury, typically to a child, that is intentionally inflicted, as opposed to an accidental one.
• nonachiever

  nounLow
  /ˌnɒn.əˈtʃiː.vər/A person who does not achieve success, especially in academic, professional, or social contexts, often implying a lack of effort or ambition.
• nonage

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈnəʊnɪdʒ/The period of being under the legal age of majority; minority; a state of immaturity.
• nonagenarian

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌnɒn.ə.dʒɪˈneə.ri.ən/A person aged between 90 and 99 years old.
• nonaggression

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌnɒn.əˈɡreʃ.ən/A policy or situation in which nations, groups, or individuals agree not to attack or use force against each other.
• nonagon

  nounRare
  /ˈnɒnəɡən/A polygon with nine sides and nine angles.
• nonalcoholic

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌnɒnælkəˈhɒlɪk/An adjective meaning 'containing no alcohol' or, when applied to a drink, 'an alcoholic-free version of a drink that typically contains alcohol'.
• nonaligned

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌnɒn.əˈlaɪnd/Not allied with or supporting any major power bloc or political group.
• nonalignment

  nounLow
  /ˌnɒn.əˈlaɪn.mənt/The state or policy of not aligning oneself with, or not supporting, any major power bloc or alliance, especially in international politics.

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