non-specialist
|non-spe-cial-ist|
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/nɑnˈspɛʃəlɪst/
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/nɒnˈspɛʃəlɪst/
(specialist)
expert in a field
Etymology
'non-specialist' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'specialist,' which comes from the Latin 'specialis,' meaning 'of a particular kind.'
'specialis' transformed into the Old French word 'specialiste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'specialist.' The prefix 'non-' was added to denote the opposite.
Initially, 'specialist' meant 'of a particular kind,' and 'non-specialist' evolved to mean 'not of a particular kind or expertise.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not have specialized knowledge or training in a particular field.
The book is written for non-specialists.
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Adjective 1
not involving or requiring specialized knowledge or training.
The course is designed for non-specialist students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41