non-Greek
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/nɑn-ɡriːk/
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/nɒn-ɡriːk/
not Greek
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-Greek' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'Greek' referring to the people or language of Greece.
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 Greek' since its inception.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not of Greek origin or descent.
The non-Greek participants in the festival were warmly welcomed.
Synonyms
Antonyms
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