non-investors
|non-in-vest-ors|
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/nɑn-ɪnˈvɛstərz/
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/nɒn-ɪnˈvɛstəz/
(non-investor)
not investing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-investor' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'investor', which comes from the Latin 'investire', meaning 'to clothe'.
Historical Evolution
'investor' changed from the Latin word 'investire' and eventually became the modern English word 'investor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'investor' meant 'one who clothes or dresses', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who commits money to earn a financial return'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals or entities that do not engage in investing activities.
The seminar was designed for non-investors to understand the basics of finance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42