spelling reform
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spelling reform
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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And to think that Murray in his early career was also a proponent for spelling reform.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2023
It soon created a committee for ‘improving the English language’, including spelling reform.
From Time ● Feb. 17, 2016
Full discussion of the pros and cons of spelling reform is beyond the scope of this post.
From Time ● Feb. 17, 2016
Ogden admits this difficulty but calls it minor, hopes to see spelling reform make plain English even plainer.
From Time Magazine Archive
I watch him read it, and wonder if he knows about Ben Franklin’s spelling reform movement.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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