non-owners
|non/own/ers|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑn ˈoʊnərz/
🇬🇧
/nɒn ˈəʊnəz/
(non-owner)
not an owner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-owner' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'owner' from Old English 'āgen' meaning 'possessor'.
Historical Evolution
'non-owner' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'owner', which has been used in modern English to describe those without ownership.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not an owner', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals or entities that do not possess ownership of a particular asset or property.
The non-owners of the property were not allowed to make any changes.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 20:03