nonreader
|non-read-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑnˈriːdər/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈriːdə/
(reader)
one who does not read
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonreader' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reader', which comes from Old English 'rǣdere', meaning 'one who reads'.
Historical Evolution
'reader' evolved from the Old English word 'rǣdere', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'nonreader'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reader' meant 'one who reads', and 'nonreader' was formed to mean 'one who does not read'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not read or is unable to read.
The program is designed to help nonreaders improve their skills.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35