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non-discriminatory

|non/dis/crim/i/na/to/ry|

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🇺🇸

/ˌnɑːn.dɪˈskrɪm.əˌnɛ.tɔːr.i/

🇬🇧

/ˌnɒn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪˌneɪ.tər.i/

fair treatment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-discriminatory' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'discriminatory,' which comes from the Latin 'discriminare,' meaning 'to distinguish between.'

Historical Evolution

'discriminare' transformed into the English word 'discriminate,' and with the addition of the prefix 'non-,' it became 'non-discriminatory.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not distinguishing between,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not making an unfair distinction between different categories of people or things.

The company has a non-discriminatory hiring policy.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45