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NON-U
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Dictionary entry overview: What does non-U mean?
• NON-U (adjective)
The adjective NON-U has 1 sense:
1. not characteristic of the upper classes especially in language use
Familiarity information: NON-U used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not characteristic of the upper classes especially in language use
Similar:
low-class; lower-class (occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society)
Domain region:
Britain; Great Britain; U.K.; UK; United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; 'Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom)
Context examples
To include: Awards to scientists or organizations outside the U.S.A.; awards to international organizations such as WHO and PAHO; Projects where at least 20% (or $100,000) of the funds are related to training a U.S. scientist outside the U.S.A or a non-U.S. scientist in the U.S.A.; Projects where at least 20% (or $100,000) of the activity takes place outside the U.S.A.; Projects where at least 20% (or $100,000) of the funds are related to international exchange or international travel.
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