An exclusive look at a dictionary consisting entirely of words created or reinvented by Black people. (Don’t worry: All three variants of “bussin” are included.) By Sandra E. Garcia In a recent online ...

Upon learning that the Oxford English Dictionary was going to be released on CD-ROM for the Mac, I pre-ordered it from Amazon.com for $244 back in December (list price $295, currently $212). Due to ...

Mr. Tersigni is a cultural critic. Have you ever obeyed the suggestions of a digital writing assistant to replace a word or restructure a sentence without knowing how, why or even if it made your ...

The great lexicographers understood that a worthy dictionary was descriptive, not prescriptive. It would simply record what we’ve already agreed upon socially You can save this article by registering ...

An excerpt from Dictionary People investigates the story of amateurs collaborating alongside the academic elite to create a foundation for our vocabulary. Every item on this page was chosen by a Town ...

"Discover Indian English redefined: a dictionary that celebrates cultural nuances, humor, and vibrant visuals, showcasing how ...

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Macquarie Dictionary, considered the standard reference on Australian English, has announced that 'AI slop' has been chosen ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The dictionaries (and phrasebooks: the distinction is sometimes a very fine one) made in the early modern period were intended to be read more ...