noun
- people who are not parents; individuals who do not have children
Usage: plural form; typically used in demographic, sociological, or policy contexts
Examples
- The survey compared the spending habits of parents and nonparents.
- Nonparents often have more flexibility in their work schedules.
- Tax policies sometimes treat parents and nonparents differently.
- Many nonparents reported higher levels of career mobility.
- The study included both parents and nonparents in its sample.