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non-library-centric

|non/li/brar/y/cen/tric|

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/nɑn-ˈlaɪbrɛri-ˈsɛntrɪk/

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/nɒn-ˈlaɪbrəri-ˈsɛntrɪk/

not centered on libraries

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-library-centric' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'library,' from Latin 'librarium,' and 'centric,' from Greek 'kentrikos,' meaning 'pertaining to a center.'

Historical Evolution

'non-library-centric' is a modern English term formed by combining 'non-' with 'library-centric,' which itself evolved from the concept of being centered around libraries.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not centered around libraries,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not focused on or centered around libraries.

The new educational program is non-library-centric, emphasizing digital resources.

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Last updated: 2025/02/12 03:31