Nonresidential (adjective)

Not relating to or used as a place to live.

Origin:

Derived from non- (meaning 'not') and residential (meaning 'relating to or used as a place to live').

Examples:

1. The nonresidential area had few homes and many businesses.
2. The nonresidential building was used for offices and stores.
3. The nonresidential property was not eligible for the homeowners' tax credit.
4. The nonresidential district had limited parking and high traffic.
5. The nonresidential zone was designated for commercial and industrial use.