non-possessors
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/nɑn-pəˈzɛsərz/
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/nɒn-pəˈzɛsəz/
(non-possessor)
not owning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-possessor' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'possessor' from Latin 'possessor', where 'possidere' meant 'to have or hold'.
Historical Evolution
'Possessor' transformed from the Latin word 'possessor' and eventually became the modern English word 'possessor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who possesses', and with the prefix 'non-', it evolved to mean 'one who does not possess'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals or entities that do not own or possess something.
The non-possessors of the property were not liable for the taxes.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 19:07