Etymology

nonplace

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Today it means: An anthropological space of transience where human beings remain anonymous, such as an airport or shopping mall. Full definition →

French non-lieu
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  1. French · calque ofnon-lieu
  2. English todaynonplace

Calque of French non-lieu, non- + place.

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