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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

Adjective 1

not belonging to the racial group characterized as white.

The non-white population in the city has been growing steadily.

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Last updated: 2025/02/07 08:34