1. a person who does not participate in a riot

Examples

• The police worked to separate rioters from nonrioters during the disturbance.
• Many nonrioters were caught in the chaos and sought shelter in nearby buildings.
• The mayor praised the nonrioters who helped maintain peace in their neighborhoods.
• Emergency services focused on evacuating nonrioters from the affected area.
• Local businesses were grateful that nonrioters helped protect their storefronts.
• The investigation aimed to distinguish between rioters and innocent nonrioters.