nobody
|no-bo-dy|
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🇺🇸
/ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/
🇬🇧
/ˈnəʊˌbɒdi/
no person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nobody' originates from Middle English, specifically the combination of 'no' and 'body', where 'no' meant 'not any' and 'body' referred to a person.
Historical Evolution
'nobody' changed from the Middle English word 'nobody' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'no person of importance', but over time it evolved to also mean 'no person at all'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35