
065 Regionalisms
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The Evolution of Language
The development of the printing press led people to think about standardizing the English language, especially spelling. When we encounter new things, whether a new spice long ago or a new technology today, we need new words to describe them. Regionalisms are words that are associated with a particular region. A classic regionalism is seen in how people refer to fizzy sugar water. Go to bombis.com and use the code grammar for 20% off your first purchase.
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