non-Gallic
|non/Gal/lic|
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/nɒn ˈɡælɪk/
not Gallic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-Gallic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'Gallic,' which refers to the Gauls, an ancient Celtic people.
Historical Evolution
'non-Gallic' combines the prefix 'non-' with 'Gallic,' which has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things related to the Gauls.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to the Gauls,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to or characteristic of the Gauls or their language.
The architecture of the building was distinctly non-Gallic.
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