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Meaning of non-swimmer
A person who is unable to swim or has not learned how to swim.
Etymology of non-swimmer
The word "non-swimmer" is a compound term, with "non-" coming from Latin, meaning "not" or "opposite of", and "swimmer" coming from Old English "swimman", meaning "to move through water".
The term has been used since the 19th century to describe individuals who are unable to swim or have not learned how to swim.
Synonyms
landlubber
novice
beginner
amateur
inept
unskilled
untrained
inexperienced
clumsy
awkward
inept swimmer
poor swimmer
non-natural swimmer
uncoordinated
unconfident
fearful
hesitant
unpracticed
unproficient
unskilled swimmer
weak swimmer
struggler
flailers
sinkers
founders
Definitions
- A person who does not know how to swim or is not able to swim.
- * Someone who is not skilled or experienced in swimming.
Usage Examples
- The non-swimmer clung to the side of the pool, too afraid to venture into the deep water.
- * As a non-swimmer, she had always been cautious around water, preferring to stay on dry land.