non-purchaser
|non-pur-chas-er|
B2
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/nɑn ˈpɜr.tʃə.sər/
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/nɒn ˈpɜː.tʃə.sər/
(purchaser)
not buying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-purchaser' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'purchaser' from Old French 'purchacier', meaning 'to acquire'.
Historical Evolution
'purchacier' transformed into the Middle English word 'purchasen', and eventually became the modern English word 'purchase'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'purchase' meant 'to acquire or obtain', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or entity that does not buy or acquire goods or services.
The survey focused on the preferences of non-purchasers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 13:59