non-Americans
|non-A-mer-i-cans|
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/ˌnɑːn əˈmɛrɪkənz/
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/ˌnɒn əˈmɛrɪkənz/
(non-American)
not American
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'non-American' is formed by adding the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') to 'American', which refers to a person from the United States.
Historical Evolution
'Non-American' was created in modern English by combining 'non-' and 'American', and its plural form is 'non-Americans'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply meant 'not American', and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people who are not citizens or natives of the United States of America.
The event was attended by both Americans and non-Americans.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 22:46