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non-U

American

[non-yoo] / nɒnˈyu /

adjective

not characteristic of or appropriate to the upper class, especially of Great Britain.

certain words and phrases that are considered absolutely non-U.

non-U British

/ nɒnˈjuː /

adjective

(esp of language) not characteristic of or used by the upper class Compare U 1

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Etymology

Origin of non-U

non- + U (adj.)

Example Sentences

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Unlike many investors whose international allocations fluctuate with performance cycles, Thelander added that he has maintained roughly 15% to 19% exposure to non-U.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Pimco has made changes to its portfolio, including buying more debt from non-U.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

The top executives of the accounting firm are considering several back-up options, including selling off just the non-U.

From Reuters • Mar. 16, 2023

Then you look at the international platform for their non-U.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

Well more than a dozen journalists — including several from non-U.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2016

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