non-Alsatian
|non-al-sa-tian|
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/nɑn-ælˈseɪʃən/
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/nɒn-ælˈseɪʃən/
not from Alsace; not an Alsatian
Etymology
'non-Alsatian' originates from the Latin-derived prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' combined with 'Alsatian,' which comes from French 'Alsacien' (referring to Alsace).
'Alsatian' comes via French 'Alsacien' from German 'Elsass' (Old High German 'Elsāz'), referring to the region Alsace; the English compound 'non-Alsatian' was formed by adding the negative prefix 'non-' to that adjective/noun.
Initially, 'Alsatian' meant 'of or from Alsace'; over time 'Alsatian' also came to be used for the dog breed (German Shepherd). 'Non-Alsatian' therefore simply denotes 'not from Alsace' or 'not an Alsatian (dog)', a straightforward negative formation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that is not Alsatian (not from Alsace) — used as a noun.
Many non-Alsatians come to the town during the holiday season.
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Adjective 1
not from Alsace; not Alsatian (of a person or thing originating in Alsace, France).
She is a non-Alsatian visitor to the festival.
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