non-unionized
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/nɑn-ˈjuːniəˌnaɪzd/
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/nɒn-ˈjuːniəˌnaɪzd/
(unionize)
organized or neutral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-unionized' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'unionized' from 'union,' which refers to a group or association, particularly of workers.
Historical Evolution
'Union' comes from the Latin word 'unio,' meaning 'oneness' or 'unity,' and 'unionized' evolved to describe workers organized into a union.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unionized' meant 'formed into a union,' and 'non-unionized' has always meant 'not formed into a union.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not belonging to or not involving a labor union.
The company prefers to hire non-unionized workers.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 19:03