Why is there an N in "passenger"? | TRANSPORTATION
Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
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Etymology of Transportation: A Language Evolution
This chapter explores the historical baggage of the term 'transportation' and its shift to 'transport' in British English due to negative associations. It also examines the evolution of related terms like 'passenger' and 'harbinger,' highlighting how language reflects societal changes and cultural exchanges.
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