non-relocation
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/nɑn-rɪˈloʊˌkeɪʃən/
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/nɒn-rɪˈləʊˌkeɪʃən/
(relocation)
not moving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-relocation' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'relocation', which comes from Latin 'relocare', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'locare' meant 'to place'.
Historical Evolution
'relocare' transformed into the French word 'relocation', and eventually became the modern English word 'relocation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'relocation' meant 'to place again', but 'non-relocation' evolved to mean 'not moving or being moved'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not moving or being moved to a different place.
The company policy emphasizes non-relocation for its employees.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41