nonresmi

Nonresmi is a term used in Indonesian and Malay to describe something that lacks official status, recognition, or authorization. It is commonly translated as unofficial or informal. The word is formed by the adjective resmi (official) with the prefix non-, a negating element borrowed into Indonesian and Malay from other linguistic sources. In practice, nonresmi signals that an arrangement, document, event, or entity operates without formal endorsement by an authority, institution, or government body.

In usage, nonresmi can refer to informal meetings, channels of communication, or organizations that do not possess legal status or formal registration. It can also describe activities conducted outside formal procedures, such as nonresmi negotiations or nonresmi media channels. The term does not automatically imply illegality; rather, it indicates absence of formal authorization or recognition.

Nonresmi is often contrasted with tidak resmi, which is a more direct negation of resmi and is preferred in more formal writing when clarity is required. In everyday language, nonresmi appears in media reports, policy discussions, and colloquial speech to convey informality or lack of official sanction.

Related terms include resmi, tidak resmi, and concepts related to informal sectors or informal arrangements.