non-U.S.
|non/U.S.|
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🇺🇸
/nɑn juːˈɛs/
🇬🇧
/nɒn juːˈɛs/
not related to the United States
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-U.S.' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the abbreviation 'U.S.' for 'United States'.
Historical Evolution
'non-U.S.' has been used to describe entities or concepts that are not associated with the United States.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to the United States', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that is not related to the United States.
The company is expanding its non-U.S. operations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 04:36