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The Le Robert dictionary removes the feminized spelling of “iel” for its printed version
“Iel” lands in the dictionary. The Le Robert dictionary, which had included the pronoun “iel” and its variant “ielle” in its online version, announced on Wednesday that it had removed…
Dictionary: Behind the word silhouette lies a tragic destiny – society
Every word has its story. A few years ago, on the occasion of a novel title, one could find out the origin of the “belongings”. A word that is used…
Collins Dictionary declares “NFT” the word of the year 2021.
Collins DictionaryannounceThe official 10 word list of 2021. This includes NFT, although technically understood to be an acronym for nonfungible token, it has been the word of the year, surpassing…
Does the arrival of the pronoun “iel” in the Le Robert dictionary mark a societal turning point?
“Iel, iels: Personal pronoun subject of the third person singular and plural, used to refer to a person of any gender.” A new definition which made its entry into the…
Why are “racialized”, “emoji” and “click & collect” entering the dictionary?
With the click & collect , you also have at least 14 days to change your mind. – iStock / City Press “Covid-19: nf or nm” When it comes to…