non-gourmet
|non/gour/met|
B2
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/nɑn-ɡʊrˈmeɪ/
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/nɒn-ɡʊəˈmeɪ/
simple food
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-gourmet' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the French word 'gourmet,' which refers to a connoisseur of good food.
Historical Evolution
'Gourmet' was borrowed from French in the 19th century, and the prefix 'non-' was added in modern English to denote the opposite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'gourmet' referred to a wine broker or taster, but it evolved to mean a connoisseur of fine food. 'Non-gourmet' simply negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/23 02:16