1. an animal that does not reproduce or is not used for breeding purposes
Usage: biology

Examples

• The zoo keeps several nonbreeders for educational displays.
• Nonbreeders in the colony help care for the young of breeding pairs.
• The veterinarian identified the dog as a nonbreeder due to a genetic condition.
• Many nonbreeders still play important social roles in animal groups.
• The research focused on the behavior differences between breeders and nonbreeders.
• Some birds remain nonbreeders for several years before attempting to mate.