nonlife

== English == === Etymology === From non- +‎ life. === Noun === nonlife (countable and uncountable, plural nonlives) (biology, uncountable) All objects or substances except those considered alive. (countable) A life so devoid of meaning or activity that it is barely worth living. ==== Usage notes ==== Usually used in opposition to life; rarely otherwise. === Adjective === nonlife (not comparable) (insurance) Relating to types of insurance which are not life insurance The Dutch insurance industry has received a negative outlook from Moody's Investors Service Ltd. in London, reflecting in part concerns over unit-linked contracts and the absence of growth opportunities in the nonlife segment, according to a report released Thursday by the rating agency. === References ===