nonplayer

/nɑnˈpleɪər/
noun
  1. A person who does not take part in a game or sport.
    • The coach asked the nonplayers to sit on the bench and watch.
    • In a video game tournament, nonplayers often cheer from the audience.
    • The club is open to both players and nonplayers who want to learn about the sport.
  2. A person who is not actively involved in a particular activity, situation, or industry.
    • He remained a nonplayer in the political debate, preferring to listen rather than argue.
    • The negotiations were between the two major companies, leaving smaller nonplayers out.
    • As a nonplayer in the tech market, she had no influence on the new software standards.
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