non-member's
|non/mem/ber's|
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/nɑn ˈmɛmbərz/
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/nɒn ˈmɛmbəz/
(non-member)
not a 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
Last updated: 2025/02/13 01:42
