non-Hebrew
|non-he-brew|
🇺🇸
/nɑn ˈhiːbruː/
🇬🇧
/nɒn ˈhiːbruː/
not Hebrew
Etymology
'non-Hebrew' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'Hebrew,' referring to the Semitic language of the Hebrews.
'non-Hebrew' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'Hebrew' to denote something or someone not related to the Hebrew language or people.
Initially, it meant 'not Hebrew,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is not of Hebrew descent or does not speak Hebrew.
He was a non-Hebrew living in a predominantly Hebrew community.
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Adjective 1
not of or relating to the Hebrew people or their language.
The non-Hebrew texts were translated into English.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 17:47