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non-cultural

|non/cult/ur/al|

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/nɑnˈkʌltʃərəl/

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/nɒnˈkʌltʃərəl/

not related to culture

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-cultural' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cultural' which comes from Latin 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation'.

Historical Evolution

'non-cultural' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'cultural', a word that has been in use since the 19th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not related to culture', and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not related to or influenced by culture.

The policy was designed to be non-cultural, focusing solely on economic factors.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41