nonmembers
|non-mem-bers|
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/nɑnˈmɛmbərz/
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/nɒnˈmɛmbəz/
(nonmember)
not part of a group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonmember' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'member' from Middle English 'membre', from Latin 'membrum' meaning 'limb, part'.
Historical Evolution
'nonmember' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'member', which evolved from the Middle English 'membre'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not a part of a group', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who are not part of a specific group or organization.
The event is open to both members and nonmembers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45