non-scholarship
|non-schol-ar-ship|
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/nɑn ˈskɑːlərˌʃɪp/
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/nɒn ˈskɒləʃɪp/
not receiving a scholarship
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-scholarship' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'scholarship' referring to a grant or payment made to support a student's education.
Historical Evolution
'non-scholarship' combines the prefix 'non-' with 'scholarship' to form a term used in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not receiving a scholarship,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a student or athlete who does not receive a scholarship for their education or participation.
He is a non-scholarship athlete on the team.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 14:25