Nonnosotros

Nonnosotros is a modern neologism formed by the negation of the Spanish first-person plural pronoun nosotros. The term is not part of standard Spanish and does not have a single, universally accepted definition. In use, it often appears in online discourse as a stylized label or rhetorical device to signal a stance of distancing from a group, collective identity, or shared responsibility.

Etymology and form: the word combines non- or no- with nosotros, producing a compact, coinage-like term. It is typically written in lowercase as nonnosotros, though authors may capitalize it in titles or branding. Variants observed in some texts include spaced forms such as “no nosotros” or hyphenated versions, but none has achieved formal status.

Usage and interpretation: the term is most commonly encountered in social media, commentary, or cultural criticism. It can express individual autonomy, critique collectivism, or underscore that an author or speaker does not identify with a particular group. Because of its novelty and rhetorical nature, meanings are highly context-dependent and may range from ironic to earnestly critical.

Reception and limitations: due to its informal origin and lack of standardized usage, nonnosotros lacks broad scholarly or lexicographic endorsement. Critics note that it can introduce ambiguity about responsibility or affiliation, while proponents view it as a concise way to articulate distance from a group dynamic.

See also: pronoun usage, inclusive versus exclusive we, language and identity, neologisms.

References: discussion of nonnosotros appears primarily in informal online discourse and sociolinguistic commentary on contemporary Spanish-language rhetoric.