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Tag: Linguistics
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Tracing the Evolution of Language
Michael Gavin, associate professor of human dimensions of natural resources at Colorado State University, and other researchers across six disciplines formed a unit (in 2010) with the Max Planck Institute for the …
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Language is Alive
NPR’s interview with lexicographer Kory Stamper (who is also an associate editor at Merriam-Webster) is a must-listen for word nerds. Stamper delves into the idea that language is “a living thing,” which …
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Washington, DC’s Language Museum: Planet Word
Word buffs have something exciting to add to their calendar. In the winter of 2019, Planet Word will open in Washington, DC as an interactive museum dedicated to language. Founded by literacy …
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Black women who designed iconic fashions, music for the weather, a long-lost continent and more
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Merriam-Webster Just Added 1000+ Words
Always an entertaining read, Merriam-Webster just announced the words and phrases it’s adding to the dictionary this month. Among them are “throwing shade,” “side eye” and even “ghost”—not the spook, but the …
Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Bookworms
From fairytales to architecture and positive vibes, there's reading material here for everybody
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Google Can Read Emoji: Farewell Language
Google has added yet another feather to its bow: it can speak emoji. If you tweet Google an emoji, the company’s Twitter handle will reply with a GIF and a link with …
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Changing the Definition of Femininity
Writer Ali Segel came across the Merriam-Webster definition for the word “femininity” and was (rightly) pretty appalled by it. When used in a sentence, the dictionary stated, “She managed to become a …
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A Language Without Sound or Visuals
According to Washington DC’s Gallaudet University, the US has between 45,000 and 50,000 DeafBlind people—those who can neither see nor hear. Until recently, fingerspelling and braille were the primary means of communication …