non-African
|non-Af-ri-can|
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/nɑn-ˈæfrɪkən/
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/nɒn-ˈæfrɪkən/
not of African origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-African' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'African' referring to someone or something from Africa.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-African' has been used in English to describe individuals or entities not originating from Africa.
Meaning Changes
The meaning has remained consistent, referring to anything not of African origin.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not of African origin or descent.
The non-African participants were eager to learn about African culture.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 03:43