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Ologies with Alie Ward

Etymology (WORD ORIGINS) Encore with Helen Zaltzman

Aug 22, 2023
01:06:09
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Helen Zaltzman, an etymologist, discusses word origins, gender in language, slang, emoji decoding, step parents, babies wearing glasses, Greek kimonos, language evolution, tomatoes, avocados, and fish trails with Alie.
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Quick takeaways

  • English is a constantly evolving language influenced by various cultural and historical forces.
  • Swear words like the F-word have versatile usage and serve multiple purposes in different contexts.

Deep dives

The Evolution of English Language

English has evolved rapidly due to various invasions and the influence of different languages like Latin, Greek, French, and Germanic forces. It is a mutt of a language, constantly borrowing words and evolving through various cultural and historical influences.

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