non-bettor
|non/bet/tor|
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🇺🇸
/nɑn ˈbɛtər/
🇬🇧
/nɒn ˈbɛtə/
someone who abstains from betting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-bettor' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'bettor,' which refers to someone who places bets.
Historical Evolution
'bettor' evolved from the Middle English word 'bette,' which meant 'to wager or stake.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bettor' meant someone who places a wager, and 'non-bettor' has always meant someone who does not engage in betting.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not place bets or gamble.
Despite the excitement at the racetrack, he remained a non-bettor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 08:53