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Asking experts about language (interview with Steve Kleinedler, former executive editor of the American Heritage Dictionary Usage Panel)
Sep 12, 2023
Steve Kleinedler, former executive editor of the American Heritage Dictionary Usage Panel, shares fascinating stories about the panel's influence on dictionary entries. Topics covered include the panel's composition, the importance of the dictionary's front matter, prescriptivism vs descriptivism, and changing language usage. Find out more about the guest and access show notes.
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- The American Heritage Dictionary has a usage panel that influences the dictionary's entries based on the opinions of linguists and experts, reflecting the evolving attitudes towards language usage.
- The American Heritage Dictionary provides comprehensive etymologies and word histories, ensuring accurate information about word origins and allowing for a deeper understanding of the English language.
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