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nonlife en · ADJ

Etymology

From non- + life.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Relating to types of insurance which are not life insurance
   • The Dutch insurance industry has received a negative outlook from Moody's Investors Service Ltd. in London, reflecting in part concerns over unit-linked contracts and the absence of growth opportunities in the nonlife segment, according to a report released Thursday by the rating agency.

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non-life		alternative	lexicographic

nonlife en · NOUN

Etymology

From non- + life.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) All objects or substances except those considered alive.
   • Life reproduces. Everything else is nonlife.
2. (countable) A life so devoid of meaning or activity that it is barely worth living.
   • These guys do good jobs given the kind of nonlives they live. It's inhuman. They can't go home. They can't see their ladies. 2001, Peter M Coan, Taxi: The Harry Chapin Story:

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nonlives	Number=Plur		lexicographic
non-life		alternative	lexicographic