non-white
|non/white|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑn-waɪt/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-waɪt/
not white
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-white' originates from English, combining the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' with 'white', referring to the racial group.
Historical Evolution
'non-white' was formed in modern English by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'white'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not white', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/07 08:34