Definition of "nonlife" in English

noun

1. (biology, uncountable) All objects or substances except those considered alive.

   • Life reproduces. Everything else is nonlife.

2. (countable) A life so devoid of meaning or activity that it is barely worth living.

adjective

1. (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.