ickedeltagare

ickedeltagare is a Swedish noun meaning a person who does not participate in a given activity, event, or decision. Etymology: it is formed from the negating prefix icke- and the noun deltagare (participant). The form is commonly written as icke-deltagare with a hyphen, but concatenated spellings such as ickedeltagare appear in some texts, especially in informal writing or older material.

Usage and nuance: ickedeltagare is used in sociological, statistical, and organizational contexts to label individuals who refrain from taking part. In surveys or studies, the term may refer to non-respondents or dropouts; in elections or meetings, it can denote abstainers or those who choose not to attend. The terminology is generally neutral, though it can carry evaluative nuance depending on context, signaling varying levels of engagement or participation.

Relation to related terms: ickedeltagare contrasts with deltagare (participant) and with other terms for non-participation such as frånvarande (absent) or icke-svarande (non-respondent) in statistical reporting. The preferred orthography tends to favor icke-deltagare in modern Swedish, while ickedeltagare may still appear in some older or nonstandard uses.

See also: deltagare, icke-deltagande, icke-svarande, frånvarande.

Notes: As with many compound nouns in Swedish, regional or stylistic variation can affect spelling and hyphenation. For precise usage in formal writing, consult a contemporary Swedish dictionary or style guide.