non-English
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/nɑn-ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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/nɒn-ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
not English
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-English' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'English,' referring to the language or culture of England.
Historical Evolution
The prefix 'non-' has been used in English since the Middle Ages to denote negation or absence.
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently meant 'not English' since its inception.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to or characteristic of the English language or culture.
The book contains several non-English phrases.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 18:05