non-Catholic
|non-Cath-o-lic|
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/nɑn ˈkæθəlɪk/
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/nɒn ˈkæθəlɪk/
not Catholic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-Catholic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'Catholic' referring to the Roman Catholic Church.
Historical Evolution
'non-Catholic' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'Catholic' to describe those not adhering to the Catholic faith.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not Catholic,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is not a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
He is a non-Catholic but respects the Catholic traditions.
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Adjective 1
not adhering to the Roman Catholic faith.
She attended a non-Catholic school.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 07:40