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non-member's

|non/mem/ber's|

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/nɑn ˈmɛmbərz/

🇬🇧

/nɒn ˈmɛmbəz/

(non-member)

not a member

Base Form
non-member
Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-member' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'member' from Latin 'membrum' meaning 'limb or part of a body'.

Historical Evolution

'non-member' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'member' in English, maintaining its meaning of someone not belonging to a group.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not a part of a body or group', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who is not a member of a particular group or organization.

The non-member's fee for the event is higher than the member's fee.

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Last updated: 2025/02/13 01:42