Meaning & use
nonbrand
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Not associated with, or manufactured under, a recognized brand name; generic.
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The store shelved nonbrand cereal next to the pricier name-brand boxes.
Buying nonbrand medication can save money since the active ingredients are usually identical.
A note on using this word
Common in retail and marketing contexts to distinguish store-label or generic goods from products sold under a recognized trademark.
Words with a similar meaning
genericunbranded
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Words with an opposite meaning
branded
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