non-local
|non-lo-cal|
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/nɑnˈloʊkəl/
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/nɒnˈləʊkəl/
(local)
in a specific area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-local' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'local' from Latin 'localis', where 'locus' meant 'place'.
Historical Evolution
'localis' transformed into the Old French word 'local', and eventually became the modern English word 'local'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-local'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'local' meant 'pertaining to a place', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not pertaining to a specific place'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not confined to a particular location or area; extending beyond local boundaries.
The non-local effects of the policy were felt across the entire region.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45