What is another word for nonresidential?
Pronunciation: [nˌɒnɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃə͡l] (IPA) 
Nonresidential is a term that refers to places or buildings that are not designed for people to reside in, such as offices, shops, and commercial properties. Some synonyms for nonresidential include commercial, industrial, business, public, institutional, professional, corporate, and civic. Commercial and business both refer to places where people conduct commerce or sell goods and services. Industrial is typically associated with factories and manufacturing plants. Public and institutional relate to spaces used by the government or educational institutions. Professional and corporate suggest an office environment. Lastly, civic can be used to describe buildings owned or used by a city or municipality such as community centers, libraries, and government offices.
