non-Oriental
|non/Or/i/en/tal|
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/nɒn-ɔːrɪˈɛntəl/
Not Eastern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-Oriental' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'Oriental' which refers to the Eastern world, particularly Asia.
Historical Evolution
'Oriental' comes from the Latin word 'orientalis', meaning 'eastern'. The prefix 'non-' was added to denote the opposite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'Oriental' referred to anything related to the East, and 'non-Oriental' simply negated that association.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relating to or characteristic of the countries of Asia, especially East Asia.
The non-Oriental design of the building stood out in the neighborhood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42