non-drinker
|non-drink-er|
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/nɑn-ˈdrɪŋkər/
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/nɒn-ˈdrɪŋkə/
abstaining from alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-drinker' originates from English, combining the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' with 'drinker,' referring to someone who consumes beverages, especially alcohol.
Historical Evolution
'non-drinker' was formed in modern English by adding the prefix 'non-' to the word 'drinker,' which has been used since Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who does not drink alcohol,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not consume alcoholic beverages.
She is a non-drinker and prefers to have a soda at parties.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 17:35