'non-industrial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'industrial' which comes from 'industry', derived from Latin 'industria' meaning 'diligence'.

'non-industrial' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'industrial', a term that became prominent during the Industrial Revolution.

Initially, it meant 'not related to industry', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.