nonus

Non-US is an adjective and adverb used to refer to anything not originating in the United States. In formal writing, data labeling, journalism, and policy contexts, the term provides a concise way to distinguish US from non-US entities, events, or data. It can describe people (non-US citizens or residents), products and services (non-US markets or manufacturers), legal regimes (non-US jurisdictions), or statistics (non-US GDP, non-US inflation, etc.).

Spelling and style vary by guide and region. The form non-US is common in many English-language texts, while non-U.S. is used by some American style guides that prefer periods in the abbreviation U.S.; some writers also encounter non-U.S. or, less frequently, non-US without punctuation. When context is unclear, alternatives such as foreign, international, or outside the United States may provide clearer meaning. The term is primarily a practical shorthand and does not convey any qualitative judgment by itself.

Usage notes and cautions: in policy and regulatory language, “non-US persons” or “non-US entities” appears in sanctions, trade, and compliance documents. In journalism or business reporting, specifying geography (e.g., non-US markets) can improve clarity. Because it centers on the United States, the term may carry connotations in certain contexts; writers should consider audience and purpose and select the most precise or neutral alternative when appropriate.