plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: the ninth day before the ides according to ancient Roman reckoning
2
often capitalized : none entry 4

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The rise of the nones could portend a more polarized society, because there are still many very devout religious believers out there, including very politically active ones. Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2011 Between two-thirds and three-quarters of nones supported Democratic candidates in statewide races in Arizona and Wisconsin. Peter Smith, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Dec. 2022 But atheists and agnostics, though only a third of the nones, punch above their weight, given their heavy involvement in politics. Peter Smith, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Dec. 2022 And most nones, while claiming no religion, do not identify as atheists. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 See all Example Sentences for nones 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nonys, from Anglo-French nones, from Latin nonae, from feminine plural of nonus ninth

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nones was in the 14th century

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“Nones.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nones. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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