non-reader
|non-read-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑnˈriːdər/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈriːdə/
(reader)
one who does not read
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-reader' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reader', which comes from Old English 'rǣdere', meaning 'one who reads'.
Historical Evolution
'reader' changed from the Old English word 'rǣdere' and eventually became the modern English word 'reader'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reader' meant 'one who reads', and 'non-reader' evolved to mean 'one who does not read'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not read or is unable to read.
Despite being a non-reader, he enjoyed listening to audiobooks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40