non
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Noun — A non-Muslim citizen, chiefly in historical or legal contexts.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Frequently asked questions
What does “non” mean?
The word “non” means a non-Muslim citizen, chiefly in historical or legal contexts. In plain terms, a term for someone who is not Muslim, used mainly in specific legal or historical contexts.
How do you pronounce “non”?
“Non” is pronounced non (/nɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “non” in a sentence?
Here is “non” used in a sentence: “The census recorded separate categories for Muslims and nons.”
What part of speech is “non”?
“Non” is a noun.
Is “non” a common word?
“Non” is a very common word in modern English.
What does "non" mean as a noun?
In this specialized sense, "non" is a short form of "non-Muslim," used mainly in certain historical and legal writing to refer to a citizen who is not Muslim. It is a niche term rather than an everyday word, and outside these contexts "non" is far better known as a prefix meaning "not."
What is the difference between "non" the noun and the prefix "non-"?
The noun "non," meaning a non-Muslim citizen, appears only in narrow historical or legal contexts. The prefix "non-" is everyday English meaning "not," attached to other words — "non-stop," "non-fiction," "non-refundable." The prefix is by far the more common form; the standalone noun is rare and specialized.