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In what language does the word non mean no?

The word "non" meaning "no" is a prefix in the Latin language.

It's important to note that "non" itself isn't a stand-alone word in Latin. It's used as a prefix attached to other words to negate their meaning, similar to how "un-" or "in-" work in English.

Here are some examples:

* non-existent (Latin: *non* + *existens*)

* non-violent (Latin: *non* + *violentus*)

* non-stop (Latin: *non* + *stop*)

While Latin is the source of "non", it's now used as a prefix in many other languages, including English, French, Spanish, Italian, and many others.

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