nondelegates
/nɑnˈdɛlɪɡɪts/
noun
- People who are not chosen or sent to represent others, especially at a meeting or conference.
- Nondelegates were not allowed to vote on the proposed changes to the bylaws.
- The convention hall was reserved for delegates only, so nondelegates had to watch from a separate room.
- The organizers provided a special lounge for nondelegates who wanted to network informally.