non-follower
|non-foll-ow-er|
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/nɑn-ˈfɑloʊər/
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/nɒn-ˈfɒləʊə/
(follower)
one who follows
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-follower' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'follower' from Old English 'folgere', where 'folgian' meant 'to follow'.
Historical Evolution
'folgere' transformed into the Middle English word 'folwere', and eventually became the modern English word 'follower'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'follower' meant 'one who follows', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'one who does not follow'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not follow a leader, trend, or group.
She is a non-follower, always choosing her own path.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 13:57