non-user
|non-u-ser|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑnˈjuːzər/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈjuːzə/
(user)
one who uses
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-user' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'user', which comes from the Latin 'uti', meaning 'to use'.
Historical Evolution
'non-user' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with the word 'user', which evolved from the Old French 'usor', eventually becoming the modern English word 'user'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who does not use', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not use a particular product, service, or system.
The survey focused on the opinions of non-users of the new app.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45