non-U

American  

[non-yoo] / nɒnˈyu /

adjective

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

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

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non-U British  

/ nɒnˈjuː /

adjective

1. (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

The drop also reflects the lack of non-U.S.-born students, or “newcomers,” entering the nation’s public school systems.

From Los Angeles Times

“We had expected FLNC’s gearing to non-U. S. markets to decline as a result of competitive pressure from Chinese firms,” the Guggenheim team explained.

From Barron's

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

From Reuters

A growing list of countries are welcoming fully vaccinated American travelers and the Royal Caribbean cruise line, which has announced plans to resume some operations from non-U.

From Washington Post

He said it is prudent to restrict travel of non-U.

From Washington Post