nonaligned
|non-a-ligned|
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/ˌnɑːnəˈlaɪnd/
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/ˌnɒnəˈlaɪnd/
not aligned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonaligned' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'aligned' from Latin 'alignare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'linea' meant 'line.'
Historical Evolution
'nonaligned' changed from the concept of 'not being in line with' and eventually became the modern English word 'nonaligned.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not in line with a particular group,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not aligned with any side, group, or party, especially in a political context.
The country remained nonaligned during the conflict.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41