non-buyer
|non/buy/er|
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/nɑnˈbaɪər/
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/nɒnˈbaɪə/
(buyer)
ownership by a buyer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-buyer' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'buyer', which comes from Old English 'bycgan', meaning 'to purchase'.
Historical Evolution
'buyer' evolved from the Old English word 'bycgan', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-buyer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'buyer' meant 'one who purchases', and 'non-buyer' was formed to mean 'one who does not purchase'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or entity that does not purchase a particular product or service.
The company conducted a survey to understand the reasons behind non-buyers' decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 08:04