nonrelative
noun
non·rel·a·tive
ˌnän-ˈre-lə-tiv 
plural nonrelatives
: someone who is not a relative
placed for adoption with nonrelatives
More than 30% of the shares in the three main family holding companies are held by nonrelatives.—
Andrew Tanzer
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“Nonrelative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonrelative. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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