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nonperson

noun non·per·son \ˈnän-ˈpər-s^ən\

Definition of NONPERSON

: a person who is regarded as nonexistent: as

a : unperson

b : one having no social or legal status

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First Known Use of NONPERSON

circa 1909

Rhymes with NONPERSON

chairperson, craftsperson, draftsperson, first person, houseperson, in person, layperson, newsperson, salesperson, spokesperson, third person, unperson

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