1. plural of nonofficial; people who do not hold an official position or status
Usage: typically used in formal or administrative contexts

Examples

• The committee included both officials and nonofficials to gather diverse perspectives.
• Nonofficials were not permitted to attend the closed-door meeting.
• The survey was distributed to nonofficials throughout the community.
• Nonofficials played an important role in the volunteer cleanup effort.
• Access to the restricted area was limited to officials; nonofficials had to wait outside.