non-gatherer
|non-gath-er-er|
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/nɑn-ˈɡæðərər/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-ˈɡæðərə/
(gatherer)
not collecting
Etymology
'non-gatherer' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'gatherer,' which comes from Old English 'gadrian,' meaning 'to collect or bring together.'
'gadrian' transformed into the Middle English word 'gaderen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gatherer.' The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-gatherer.'
Initially, 'gatherer' meant 'one who collects or brings together,' and 'non-gatherer' has maintained the meaning of 'one who does not collect or bring together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or entity that does not gather or collect items, resources, or information.
In the tribe, there were gatherers and non-gatherers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40