non-masochist
|non-mas-o-chist|
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/ˌnɑːnˈmæsəkɪst/
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/ˌnɒnˈmæsəkɪst/
not deriving pleasure from pain
Etymology
'non-masochist' is formed in English by adding the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') to 'masochist', which comes from the name of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, an Austrian writer.
'Masochist' entered English in the late 19th century, and the prefix 'non-' was later added to create 'non-masochist' as a descriptive term.
Initially, 'masochist' referred to someone who derived pleasure from pain; 'non-masochist' simply means someone who does not have this trait.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is not a masochist; someone who does not derive pleasure from their own pain or humiliation.
Unlike his friend, he is a non-masochist and avoids situations that cause discomfort.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 20:56