non-consumer
|non/con/sum/er|
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/nɑn-kənˈsuːmər/
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/nɒn-kənˈsjuːmə/
not a consumer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-consumer' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'consumer' from Latin 'consumere' meaning 'to use up or eat.'
Historical Evolution
'non-consumer' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to the existing word 'consumer' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not a consumer,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/26 17:54